Pandya says Impact Player rule challenges all-rounders' selection

Hardik Pandya recently spoke about the Impact Player rule in cricket. He noted that this rule has made it harder for all-rounders to secure a place in the team. According to Pandya, if players aren't strong all-rounders, they face challenges finding spots. Suryakumar Yadav has struggled with his form in recent months. However, as the Mumbai Indians prepare for the Indian Premier League (IPL), both Pandya and coach Mahela Jayawardene remain confident about him. Pandya praised Yadav's past performances and his energy on the field, saying he's a match-winner for both India and the Mumbai Indians. Jayawardene also expressed confidence in Yadav. He acknowledged that while Yadav has had some ups and downs, he has shown great promise in practice games. Both the captain and coach believe in giving Yadav the freedom to enjoy batting. Pandya further discussed the Impact Player rule, emphasizing that it complicates the dynamics for all-rounders. He suggested that for more all-rounders to thrive, they need to have guaranteed positions on the team to help them develop their skills. The future of this rule in encouraging all-rounders remains to be seen.