Key Points

India's cricket team is using innovative pole-mounted cameras to gather match data during untelivised intra-squad games. Performance analysts revealed the PTZ cameras require no power and adjust angles remotely. The setup helps simulate live-game conditions for players ahead of the England Test series. Data collected also assists the sports science team in monitoring bowler workloads.

Key Points: India Cricket Team Uses Pole Cameras for Data in Intra-Squad Match

  • India uses pole-mounted PTZ cameras for untelivised matches
  • Analysts simulate live-game conditions for batters and bowlers
  • Data aids sports science team in tracking bowler workloads
  • Simple setup involves LAN connection for real-time feed
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With intra-squad match not being televised, India's performance analyst gives insight into how data is collected

India's performance analysts reveal how they collect match data using pole-mounted PTZ cameras for untelivised intra-squad games ahead of England Tests.

"We set up cameras using a pole to capture data—no power needed, just LAN to laptop for live feed. - Hari Prasad Mohan"

London, June 15

Performance analysts of India and India A offered a sneak peek into the number of measures that are taken to collect data since the intra-squad fixture is not a televised game.

India is in Beckenham, bolstering its preparations with a four-day match between India and India A, ahead of the five-match Test series opener against England on June 20 at Headingley.

India's performance analyst, Hari Prasad Mohan, revealed that they set up cameras by using a pole. Through cameras, the Indian team gets the feed of the entire proceedings, which is used to collect data.

"This is not a televised game, so we have to set up the cameras for the data collection side of things on our own. So that's what we're going to do now. So, before the game, we're just going to set up a camera using a pole. For that, we get the feed to capture the data," Mohand said in a video posted by the BCCI.

"Two good things about this camera is one it doesn't require power, and second, it's a PTZ, so you can change the angle, you can set the frame so it becomes pretty handy," Pushkar Sawant, India A performance analyst, added.

Moham went on to outline the objectives that they try to achieve through the intra-squad match and said, "Basically, it's a four-day game where you know we would try to simulate a few things in terms of you know the batters and the bowlers, you know if they have to achieve something, and also you know talking to the sports science team, you know they would like to get the bowlers road also."

"You can replicate the vision, which, you know, the frame that you see during live games. So we're just trying to get the same frame. So, as Pushkar was saying, just connect the LAN, and then you connect it to your laptop, and then you get the feed. So it's pretty much a very simple process," he added.

India's Test squad for England series: Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

England squad for first Test vs India: Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

- ANI

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Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
Great to see our team leaving no stone unturned in preparations! The camera setup innovation shows how seriously we're taking this England tour. Hope this data helps our batsmen tackle the swinging ball better this time. 🇮🇳🏏
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Priya M.
Interesting read! But I wish BCCI would stream these practice matches for fans too. We love watching our team prepare, not just the final matches. The camera is already there, why not share the feed with supporters? #CricketLovers
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Arjun S.
The technical details are impressive but I'm more concerned about our middle order. Hope the analysts are paying special attention to how our batsmen handle the moving ball in these practice sessions. Last England tour was disappointing.
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Sneha R.
Love how our support staff is innovating! 👏 But I wonder if other teams like Australia/England already have more advanced systems? We should invest more in sports technology to stay ahead in international cricket.
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Vikram J.
Good to see focus on bowlers' workload too. Our fast bowlers often break down during long tours. Hope the data helps manage their fitness better. Bumrah and Siraj need to be fresh for all 5 Tests!
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Neha P.
The analysts deserve more credit! While we celebrate players, these behind-the-scenes heroes are equally important. Hope they're analyzing England's weaknesses too. Can't wait for the series to begin! #INDvsENG

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