Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 3 minutes.
• IPL 2022 introduced a rule change increasing the strategic time-out duration.
• The earlier 2 minutes 30 seconds break was extended to 3 minutes.
• This was implemented for both innings to give teams more tactical discussion time.
• Strategic time-out was first introduced in IPL 2009.
• Each innings has two time-outs: one for batting and one for bowling side.
• Batting side time-out: between overs 7–9.
• Bowling side time-out: between overs 13–16.
• IPL rule changes are approved by the BCCI & IPL Governing Council.