From Hawkeye to Snicko, its evolution has been breathtaking - technology being introduced has not only made the sport fairer and more exciting for fans.
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Cricket, once adjudicated solely by human umpires, has evolved over the years into an engaging blend of technology and tradition. From Hawkeye to Snicko, its evolution has been breathtaking – technology being introduced has not only made the sport fairer and more exciting for fans.
Technology has even affected and still affects sports betting. Sports betting is easy and has become so accessible from around the world, thanks to mobile technology and the Internet.
In this article, however, we will focus on some of the technologies that have been introduced to cricket.
The Decision Review System (DRS) has revolutionized how decisions are made in cricket, providing umpires with a tool for reviewing decisions and correcting any potential errors made during umpire reviews. Consisting of three components — ball-tracking, Snicko, and Hot Spot — this technology helps review umpire decisions as well as correct any potential mistakes which may have been made by umpires and correct any potential mistakes or any obvious violations from the play that occurred on-field. Among its uses are ball-tracking to determine if a ball would have hit stumps; Snicko is used to detect edges between bat and ball, while Hot Spot is used to detect contact between balls striking pads or bat/ball.
A recent innovation introduced into cricket is LED stumps, equipped with LED lights that illuminate when the ball hits them and make it easier for umpires to assess whether a ball has hit it or not. LED stumps have proved particularly helpful during T20 cricket, where decisions must be made quickly by umpires.
Spidercam is a camera system used to capture aerial views of cricket grounds. This system includes a camera suspended on wires which allows it to move vertically, horizontally, or sideways and provide viewers with a bird’s-eye view of all aspects of play – ideal for watching matches such as Indian Premier League matches and World Cup tournaments from different perspectives. As it has become a widely adopted technology in cricket, it has seen use in high-profile matches, including Indian Premier League tournaments and even in major World Cup tournaments. This technology has proven itself popular enough to see use even in high-profile matches such as Indian Premier League tournaments and World Cup tournaments!
One of the most commonly utilized technologies in cricket, Hawkeye is an accurate ball-tracking system used to trace its path after it has been bowled. Hawkeye can track trajectory, speed, and movement to help umpires make accurate decisions regarding LBW appeals. Multiple high-speed cameras track its movements to create a 3D model of its route, which is so accurate it can predict pitch height, stump impact points, as well as how many turns or swing there will be in its trajectory.
Speed guns are radar guns designed to measure the speed of cricket balls using Doppler radar technology. When bowled, this device reflects radio waves emitted by radar guns which then allow measurement of frequency shift in their reflected waves; this enables speed guns to calculate ball velocity.
A speed gun is used to accurately measure the ball at various stages of a game. For example, bowlers rely on measuring how quickly they deliver their balls as part of their strategy for deceiving batsmen into making errors; by measuring this aspect of delivery more closely, bowlers can adjust their approach more efficiently.
The speed gun is also used to measure the speed of a ball off of a bat, which plays an essential role in determining its power and distance travelled by both batsmen and bowlers. This information helps them adjust their strategies accordingly.
The speed gun has revolutionized cricket in many ways. Here are some benefits associated with its use:
Technology’s arrival has been transformative for cricket. From Hawkeye to Snicko, DRS, LED stumps, and Spidercam, technology has transformed how decisions are made in cricket while increasing fan engagement. As new technologies emerge and are introduced into play regularly, its future looks bright, with many exciting developments yet to come.
