Australian nice Greg Chappell believes expertise, specifically synthetic intelligence, will make cricket “slicker” and “unpredictable”, altering how it’s practiced, performed and consumed sooner or later.

The former Australian captain feels drones, robots, AI, digital actuality — all these will grow to be widespread and convey enormous change within the recreation.

“The widespread adoption of numerous applied sciences will make cricket much less staid, extra unpredictable,” he wrote in a column for ‘Sydney Morning Herald’.

“Technology has already had a huge impact on the game, with the introduction of Hawk-Eye, Hot Spot and Snicko helping to improve the accuracy of umpiring decisions. 4K and 5K cameras will make umpiring even more precise.”

“T20 cricket has hastened the usage of expertise and the intensive evaluation of gamers, each for and towards, is already taking place within the IPL. Test cricket will undertake these practices and grow to be slicker and extra thrilling.”

The 74-year-old feels while it is scary the change is necessary to remain relevant as “drones and robots will be commonplace.”

“Drones will monitor the enjoying discipline to offer real-time evaluation. Robots will probably be broadly used, not merely in coaching periods, however to copy the abilities and variations of opposition batters and bowlers.

“Virtual actuality may also be used to enhance the sport. This expertise will permit gamers to observe in a digital surroundings, to hone their expertise with out having to be on the sphere.

“This will assist gamers grow to be higher, scale back accidents and result in the event of latest methods and techniques.”

Talking about the use of artificial intelligence, Chappell wrote: “The use of artificial intelligence will be the major game-changer. AI will analyse player-performance and it will offer immediate feedback.

“AI will also create accurate simulations of match conditions providing insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each player and team.”

The former India coach additionally feels digital actuality will change how followers have interaction with the game.

“Cricket spectators of the long run will be capable to use enhanced and digital actuality expertise to match themselves with their heroes.

“For occasion, they are going to need to examine their bat-speed with that of the Virat Kohli of the 2040s or their bowling expertise with that of the Dennis Lillee of the time. No extra arguments concerning the deserves and greatness of a Trumper, Warne or Tendulkar!”

The former batter feels “equipment used in cricket will also evolve”.

“Technology will remodel the standard of the bats and balls. The bats will grow to be lighter and stronger, while the balls will probably be extra aerodynamic, permitting them to maneuver quicker and swing extra with out the necessity of unlawful substances.

“3D printing will create customized bats and balls for gamers, permitting them to tailor gear distinctive to them. Dennis Lillee’s ComBat aluminium bat was earlier than its time! Traditional tools makers might go the way in which of the unicorn.”

Chappell feels “technology in-stadia will improve the fan experience with each seat conceivably able to choose camera angles and follow individual player movements.”

“The use of synthetic turf will probably be commonplace within the subsequent 20 years because it has an a variety of benefits over pure grass, corresponding to being extra sturdy and requiring much less upkeep.

“This will permit cricket to be performed in additional locations and at completely different occasions of the 12 months.”

Get the newest Cricket News, Schedule and Cricket Live Scores right here

(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed)