German Tech Firm Develops Smart Cricket Ball to Track Spin, Speed and Ball Ageing
A German company is designing a smart cricket ball that embeds sensors to monitor speed, spin rate, seam angle, 3D flight path, tampering, and ball ageing; the innovation aims to sharpen LBW and no-ball decisions, offer advanced analytics to players, coaches, and fans, and could mark a major shift in cricket towards more accurate refereeing and data-driven performance insights.
What Is Being Developed
- A German tech firm is creating a smart cricket ball with built-in sensors.
- It will track real-time speed, spin rate, seam angle, and 3D trajectory.
- The ball will detect tampering and monitor ball ageing automatically.
How It Could Affect the Game
- The sensors could help make LBW and no-ball decisions sharper.
- Players, coaches, and fans can get deeper analytics on every delivery.
Why It Matters
- Cricket might see more fairness at public matches and tournaments.
- Technology could reduce human error in refereeing.
- It may spark debate about regulation, privacy, and tech use in sports.
