Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that technology will have more and more influence on decision making as no player would be able to disregard the presence of “data intelligence” going into the future.
The Punjab Kings head coach was speaking at a webinar titled ‘Building Competitive Advantage through Sports Analytics and Data Intelligence’, organised by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai with Deakin University South Asia.
Kumble gave the example of how DRS has been a game-changer in decision making process.
“There is the influence of DRS (Decision Review System) already in cricket and I am sure there will be more technological influence on decision making as we go along,” Kumble said.
“Also the fact about players’ acceptance of being a part of this innovation, otherwise you will be left behind,” added the stalwart who has a staggering 619 Test wickets from 132 matches.
Kumble said that debate is welcome but his personal feeling is that embracing technology is for greater good.
“I know this, we are still sort of having that debate over, is this too much technology in sport or should I just go back to my own belief that “ok I just watch the ball, hit the ball, that’s the simple way.
“Yes, that’s the simple way, but then I think, if you don’t sort of adapt to technology that’s coming in and used the technology for the good of the game, I think people will be left behind,” elaborated the leg-spinner, who has 1,136 first-class wickets
