# Naman Dhir on role clarity after IPL rule limits bowling

> Naman Dhir explains how IPL's Impact Player rule affects his bowling role in India.
- Title: Naman Dhir on role clarity after IPL rule limits bowling
- Summary: Naman Dhir explains how IPL's Impact Player rule affects his bowling role in India. Naman Dhir, India's new T20I all-rounder, says IPL's Impact Player rule…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/naman-dhir-reflects-on-role-clarity-in-indian-team-after-ipls-impact-player-rule-limits-all-rounder-from-bowling-11791784392268.html
- Author: Koushik Paul
- Published: 2026-10-12T06:31:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: naman darnold, seahawks, seattle, nfl, news, india
## Naman Dhir's India call-up
Naman Dhir earned his India call-up after scoring 173 off 64 balls for Amritsar Soormas against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 tournament.
## Dhir's T20I performance
Dhir took five wickets in his first three T20Is against West Indies, including 3/31 in the first match and 2/39 in the third.
## Impact Player rule effect
The IPL's Impact Player rule limits all-rounders like Dhir from bowling, reducing his opportunities in the league.
## Dhir's bowling role
Dhir says he bowls two or three overs economically when the team needs him, focusing on taking wickets rather than attacking the ball.
## Dhir's bowling strategy
Dhir observes batters' stances and movements to bowl economically, targeting small details to take wickets.
## Dhir's recent success
Dhir dismissed Kamil Pooran (42) and Shimron Hetmyer (43) in the third T20I against West Indies to help India stay in the series.
## Dhir's future plans
Dhir aims to contribute to India's win in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies, needing just one more victory to secure the series.
## Key takeaway

Naman Dhir, India's new T20I all-rounder, says IPL's Impact Player rule limits his bowling opportunities but he remains focused on taking wickets in T20Is.