Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic Indian cricketer, has proposed three radical changes to the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 format, aiming to support bowlers and restore equilibrium between batters and bowlers. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours event, Tendulkar called for the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has led to excessively high scoring rates since its introduction in 2023. He noted that this rule adds an extra batter, further challenging bowlers. Additionally, he suggested implementing a Power Surge similar to that in the Big Bash League, allowing the fielding captain to choose when to utilize two overs of fielding restrictions after the initial four overs. Lastly, Tendulkar recommended that one bowler be permitted to bowl five overs in an innings, arguing that this would allow the best bowlers to have a more significant impact on the match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has indicated it will reconsider the Impact Player rule following the 2026 season.