Washington Sundar shared his views on the Impact Player rule and credited Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra for guiding his IPL 2025 journey.
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar offered a witty take on the controversial Impact Player rule in the IPL, suggesting that fans would provide better insight—and more entertainment—on the matter.
Speaking to The Times of India on Friday (April 11), Sundar said, “You really have to ask the audience because I’m part of the team. I don’t think I have any control over changing any of the rules, nor would I even consider doing anything like that. So, the audience will give you better answers and definitely a lot more entertainment.”
The Impact Player rule, introduced in IPL 2023, has sparked debate among cricketers, experts, and fans alike. While some believe it brings more excitement and allows batters to express themselves freely, others argue that it tilts the game too heavily in favour of batting.
Sundar was named among the Impact Players for GT’s previous match against Rajasthan Royals but was not used. Despite that, the Titans secured a convincing 58-run victory.
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Reflecting on his experience under India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir, Sundar was full of praise for the former cricketer. “It makes a massive difference, honestly. Gauti bhai has helped me understand my potential and how to approach my game in different situations. It’s been a massive learning experience being under him. It definitely makes a huge difference to understand yourself and your own skill sets. That way, your graph is just going up, and you’re gaining more perspectives about yourself from the people around him. I’ve learned a lot about myself in the last few months,” he added.
He also acknowledged the influence of Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra, who is often credited for GT’s consistent performances in the IPL. “I’ve known him for quite a few years. We worked together at RCB as well. So, I knew what to expect from him and the GT culture. He believes a lot in adapting to situations and reading the conditions as early as possible. We’ve been doing that really well as a team this season. He believes in putting in enough work in preparation. I think that has really worked for all of us, no matter if you’re youngsters or senior players,” he added.
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