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LED Stumps and Bails tactics.
Innovations in cricket aren’t limited to
improving decision-making; they also Spidercam and Drone Technology
enhance the spectator experience. LED For television broadcasters and viewers,
stumps and bails are a prime example. Spidercam and drone technology have
Introduced in T20 cricket, these stumps and added a new dimension to cricket coverage.
bails have tiny LED lights that glow when Spidercam is a camera system suspended
the ball makes contact. This technology on cables above the ground, allowing for
adds a thrilling visual element to the game, breathtaking aerial views of the action.
especially in low-light conditions, making it Drones, on the other hand, provide dynamic,
easier for the audience to follow the action. low-altitude shots that capture the intensity
of the game from unique angles. These
Player Performance Analysis Tools technologies have not only enhanced the
Beyond umpiring decisions, technology has visual appeal of cricket broadcasts but have
revolutionized player performance analysis also enabled detailed analysis of player
in cricket. Several tools and devices are movements and strategies.
used to monitor and improve a player’s
performance: LED Screens and Stadium Technology
• GPS Trackers: Wearable GPS trackers Cricket stadiums have also embraced
provide crucial data on a player’s speed, technology to provide fans with an immersive
distance covered, and heart rate during a experience. LED screens, instant replays,
match or practice. This information helps and interactive scoreboards enhance the
teams in assessing player fitness and stadium atmosphere. Additionally, stadium
performance levels. management software helps in ticketing,
• Hawkeye Sports Technology: Apart from crowd control, and security.
the ball-tracking system used for decision-
making, Hawkeye offers player tracking Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality
and analysis. It provides insights into player (VR)
movement and helps teams strategize AR and VR are gradually making their
based on player positioning. way into cricket, primarily for training and
• Wearable Sensors: These sensors can coaching purposes. These technologies
be attached to a player’s body or bat to allow players to immerse themselves in
record biomechanical data. They help in realistic game scenarios and improve their
understanding a player’s movement and skills. VR headsets can simulate match
technique, enabling coaches to provide conditions, enabling players to practice in a
targeted feedback. virtual stadium with a realistic crowd.
• Video Analysis Software: Various video
analysis software tools, such as Nacsport Data Analytics
and Sportscode, help teams break down Data analytics is becoming increasingly
matches and practice sessions. Coaches essential in cricket. Advanced software tools
and analysts can review individual process vast amounts of data, including
player performance, batting and bowling player statistics, match results, and pitch
techniques, and fielding skills. conditions. Teams use this information to
• PitchVision: PitchVision is an integrated develop strategies, select line-ups, and
cricket coaching system that includes assess player performance.
both hardware and software components.
It provides real-time data on a player’s AI and Machine Learning
performance, allowing coaches to make Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine
informed decisions about training and learning have found applications in predicting
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