The latest brain ball to be introduced for the game of cricket
Smart Ball
- You are well aware that cricket is one of the most widely used technology at the moment. So with the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup coming up these days, we thought we'd give our Sri Lankan cricket fans, who are in the heat of it, a few informative articles on the latest technologies we use for this game of cricket. As a first step, we first bring you information about Hawk-eye technology. In this article, we hope to bring you the latest addition to the game of cricket, the Smart ball.
What is this Smart Ball?
- A smart ball is a ball made by inserting an electronic chip into a leather ball used for cricket. The whip was used to make Kukabura balls, and the Smart Ball was manufactured by the Australian company Sportcor. The companies are headed by Michael Cassex, a former bowler on the Australian cricket team.
- Developed by Sportcor, the whip's microphone is located in the center of the ball and travels through the sensors from the point where it slips from the bowler's hand to the final stop (wicketkeeper's eye, keeper's hand, or four. Or until the limit of six) is provided. These data provide a large amount of data such as the speed of the ball, the number of times the ball spins, the speed at which the ball is dropped by the bowler, the speed at which the ball hits the bat and the speed at which the ball travels after hitting the bat.
- It also measures the speed of the ball as it is dropped by the bowler, as well as the speed at which the ball lands on the field and the speed at which the ball is directed to the batsman after hitting the field. The data provided by this ball can be viewed through a software designed specifically for this purpose, which supports mobile phones and computers. It also has the ability to measure the force exerted by the ball.
How to make a Smart Ball?
- The Smart Ball is made in the same way as a normal Kukabura leather ball. The only difference is that the ball incorporates an electronic circuitry that carries a chip. This circuit is set up in the middle of the ball and is mounted below the protective layer of the quilt on the ball. Then, as usual, a layer of rubber is formed on top of it. The rest are parts of a normal leather ball.
Challenges Facing the Smart Ball
- Currently, the Smart Ball at the experimental level has to face several challenges. This fact is the biggest challenge for this ball. And the next best challenge is that the battery life of the electronic circuit used in this ball is limited to 8 hours. For this reason, problems have arisen when using this ball for all-day matches.
- Despite facing these challenges and finding solutions to them successfully, the inevitable challenge I will face next to the ball makers is the longevity of the ball. If the electronic circuit inside the ball is damaged during continuous batting, it loses its ability to be used throughout the innings.
- The other main point is that the cost of developing the circuit for this ball is high. Due to the high cost, the cost of a Smart Ball is high.
- The ball, now known as the Smart Ball, was used in the Caribbean Premier League in the West Indies, the first time in the history of cricket that a Smart Ball was used. The Smart Ball is currently being considered for use in the Big Bash tournament in Australia. However, the ball has not been approved for use in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2021. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not yet approved the use of the Smart Ball in any other international cricket tournament.
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