IPL 2022: 10 things that have changed since RR last won the inaugural tournament

1. Introduction of Strategic Timeout

The strategic timeout was introduced when IPL was held in South Africa due to elections in India. Strategic time-outs put the game on halt for 2.5 minutes and give both teams the time to plan their next move in the game and act according to the situation.

In one game, there is a total of four time-outs. The fielding team can take its timeout during six to nine overs. On the other hand, the batting team has the option of taking it between 13 and 16 overs. In those 2.5 minutes, the main motive of the sponsors is to create as much revenue as possible.

It is often seen that right after the strategic timeout, something is bound to whether fall of wickets or boundaries coming. The rule is still intact after its introduction in 2009 and some other leagues around the world have also opted to apply the rule in their respective tournaments.