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

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has ended and the Gujarat Titans (GT) are the deserving winners of the tournament. The Titans won the final match against Rajasthan Royals and skipper Hardik Pandya was adjudged Player of the Match for his excellent performance with both bat and ball.

Ever since the cash-rich tournament came into existence in 2008, the tournament has seen several changes in rules and regulations to ensure that the game is played in fair spirit. On that note, let us take a look at ten major changes that have been made in the toughest franchise-based league.

10. Run-out (Bat in the air)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) made this rule five years ago back in 2017 and it was welcomed by most of the cricketing boards around the world and the batters as well. It ensured that batters aren’t required to drag their bat to remain standing confidently on the 22 yards.

It may be noted that the willow sometime bounces off the ground after the batter grounds it behind the crease in his attempted dive to save himself and his wicket on a cricket field. However, paving a better route to save the batter’s wicket, the IPL authorities applied the changed rules in the league as well.

The rule has greatly benefitted the batters and has helped them to save their wicket after putting in a desperate dive. As the IPL juggernaut continues, the rule will ensure that the batter’s efforts do not go in vain after giving their 100% on the field.