The much-debated Impact Player rule will continue in the upcoming IPL season.
Dhumal was addressing the media at the third edition of the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. He was confident that even without any new innovations, the IPL 2025 will be ‘better’ than past seasons.
“See, the IPL season will start in March. The time is set for March 21. And the schedule will be released in a few days," Dhumal was quoted as saying by news agency IANS.
“No, there is no significant change in the rules. IPL is the most important cricket league in the world, where the players of the world come and play. And this tournament is organized with a very competitive spirit. And definitely, this time it will be even better," he added.
Dhumal also expressed hope that Dharamshala will get more domestic and around three IPL matches in the coming year.
“Definitely, many national matches are being organised here in Bilaspur. Next time too, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare trophy, whatever the matches will be played, Bilaspur will definitely get an offer. It is an effort that Dharamshala also gets matches and will definitely get an offer. Hopefully, last time there were two, this time there will be three."
The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium of Dharamshala is a secondary ground for the Punjab Kings (PBKS), who played a few matches here in some seasons.