Though Rohit personally liked the idea, he also said that only time will tell what happens and how the team will cope with this new rule.
The regulation will allow a substitute to come in to bat and bowl, but he can only be an Indian unless there are less than four overseas players in a team.
“It’s fascinating to have new inventions getting into the sport,” Rohit told mediapersons in Mumbai on Friday, adding that Mumbai will “fortuitously” be able to see how other teams use the new rule since four other matches will be played before their opening game. against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.
Other innovations include captains being allowed to announce their XI after the toss — which decides which team bats first — and then nominate an impact player from among the five substitutes listed with the playing XI.
Mumbai’s new head coach Mark Boucher also welcomed the idea of changing the team after the toss, saying it would be “reasonably influential”.
“Especially in India the dew performs a large section in case you are enjoying at evening,” said the South African.
Other new rules include teams being able to review umpires’ decisions on no-balls and wides using the computerized Decision Review System.
(With AFP inputs)