When we talk about victories in sports, we often celebrate the visible - the wickets, the runs, the catches. But what about the invisible force shaping these moments?
In our Buzz Behind Sports podcast at IISM, Mr. Sankar Rajgopal, Head of Analytics Services at CrickViz, shared a powerful example of Data Analytics in Sports. By analyzing patterns, they discovered that early wickets don’t just slow scoring; They also redefine the entire flow of the game.
This insight was crucial in amplifying Md. Shami’s natural strength is as a powerplay bowler. By deploying him at the right moments, analytics turned talent into strategy, and strategy into results.
Modern sport is no longer only about skill and training. It’s about how data, used smartly, can unlock performance, shape outcomes, and quietly tip the scales in favor of victory.
Click to watch the full podcast on YouTube - https://youtu.be/HQy2voEHZ18?si=xfuPeTBn_XRN-mnl
Click to listen the full podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7maRiURkwg6TEOdWqV2mTR?si=bit3HTG5TZ2PifSZjBwnsQ
