Ravi Shastri, Ravichandran Ashwin back IPL's Impact Player rule

Former India coach Ravi Shastri and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin supported the controversial "Impact Player" rule in the IPL citing more close finishes. Despite criticism from players like Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel, Shastri believes the rule helps the game evolve. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah acknowledged the rule's temporary nature and plans to assess its impact after the World Cup.