New Toss Rules – Team to carry two team sheets
BCCI says, “Currently the Captains have to exchange the teams before the toss, this has been changed to exchange of teams immediately post the toss, to enable teams to choose the best 11 depending on whether they are batting or bowling first. It will also assist the teams to plan for the impact player.”
Each captain carries two team sheets –
(a) playing XI and 5 subs if they bat first.
(b) playing XI and 5 subs if they bowl first.
Depending on the outcome of the toss the captains will exchange the team sheets.
The substitute players will also play a vital role as the captains can prefer an impact player among the subs.
Teams need to identify playing XI and five substitutes at the time of the toss. Out of the substitutes named in the team sheet, only one player can be used as an Impact Player.
Both teams are allowed to use one Impact Player per match. It is, however, not compulsory. It is up to teams whether they want to use the Impact Player or not.
Importantly, a player who is replaced by an Impact Player (“Replaced Player”) can no longer take part in the remainder of the match and is also not permitted to even return as a substitute fielder, the BCCI further clarified.
