The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already revolutionised the shortest format of the game by introducing the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now the apex board is all set to take the tournament another step forward with the introducing the concept of Power Player.


As per an IANS report, teams will be allowed to substitute a player at the fall of a wicket or at the end of an over at any point in the game.

Here’s how the concept of Power Player will work if implemented:

It has also been learned from the report that the concept has already been approved, but will be discussed further in the IPL Governing Council meeting that will take place at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The rule will be put on trial in the upcoming Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

(With Inputs From IANS)