There are several advantages and disadvantages of using the technology in the game of cricket. The reason behind it is that it makes the game much more fair. Especially the review system in today’s game has certainly helped to keep the game much fairer. However, at times there have also been some instances in which technology acted as a disadvantage for the cricketers.
Technology in the Game of Cricket
Technologies like Hawk eye, DRS, review, etc., certainly make it easier to analyze the game and keep it fairer. If the review technology had been there at the beginning of Sachin Tendulkar’s career, then he might have had more centuries. Fans of Sachin Tendulkar still regret that.
Hawk Eye
With the help of this technology, the trajectory of a cricket ball can be traced. In this manner, The performance of a bowler and a batsman can be tracked. It has an accuracy of 5mm. That is certainly very close to perfect. To make this technology work, there are a total of six cameras fitted at different angles at the stadium. In this manner, a three-dimensional trajectory is created.
DRS
As the name suggests. This system helps when the batting or bowling team thinks that the decision of the umpire needs to be reviewed. This might sound against the dignity of the umpire, but in the end, the prime objective of everyone is to keep the sport fair. Every team gets three reviews, and once it is over, then the umpire’s decision is going to be kept.
Spider cam
This camera has been providing a brilliant view to the people watching cricket on TV. However, recently in a test match, a shot played by a batsman was defective by the camera. This has certainly raised the question of the existence of the spider cam.
So, now you know the effects technology creates in the game. But overall, technology has just made the game fairer.
