In last few days strategy breaks of IPL 2 have generated lot of controversy. The organizers introduced strategy breaks of 7.5 minutes in-between each innings of a match. Media has taken the organizers to the cleaners for its deemed commercial intent. Many eminent players have expressed that it beaks the momentum of players, especially the batsmen.
In my opinion, the players and media are right to an extant. Having said that, I still think, the breaks should not be discontinued. The strategy break, for cricket, is an innovation and an experiment. It will not be prudent to discontinue any experiment without running its full length. Only the negatives or opinions with negative connotations have been delivered by media so far but there are bound to be positives. Let's wait and watch. Mr. Modi was bang on target when he said that they will review this concept after the end of season. We all know that he has a sharp brain and great organizing abilities; let's not denounce him.
I think the breaks are good for viewers like myself. I am writing this post while enjoying the break in-between Punjab and Bangalore game. Of course there are other better ways to utilize the time.
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