There are some half-all-rounders in the Impact Player rule, but not a full one:  Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan thinks Mohammed Siraj should play with Jasprit Bumrah in the next T20 World Cup, which starts on June 1, despite Siraj’s dismal form. The Indian Premier League’s Impact Player rule, according to captain Rohit Sharma, isn’t assisting all-round players in developing their skills for the competition. The similar opinion was expressed by former cricket player Zaheer Khan, who feels that the Impact Player regulation only recognizes half of all-rounders rather than all of them.

It is extremely concerning that players like Venkatesh Iyer, Shivam Dube, and numerous others haven’t bowled much in the 17th edition of the competition.Iyer bowled one over in the 2024 Indian Premier League, but Dube hasn’t touched the ball at all. Although the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder is considered for the T20 World Cup, his lack of bowling ability may cause him to fall down the team’s priority list.

I wholeheartedly concur that it’s arguable and not really concerning. However, we must figure out a solution for it. You will find half-all-round players in Impact Player rule, but not a whole one, Zaheer Khan stated in a conversation with JioCinema.

Zaheer Khan supports Arshdeep Singh in the 2024 T20 World Cup

The 45-year-old said that pacers frequently give up unexpected runs in Twenty20 cricket, but he still anticipated Siraj to recover. The pacer for the Punjab Kings, Arshdeep Singh, Mohsin Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Yash Dayal are all anticipated to be contenders.

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Arshdeep is a strong contender, and the selectors are keeping an eye on him even though the team selection is still two weeks away. Additionally under tight observation are Yash Dayal, Mohsin Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed. Siraj has been performing admirably, but occasionally the format is the issue. However, he has enough strength to return. “I believe he should be included in the T20 World Cup team; it’s all about getting back into the zone,” Zaheer continued.