The problem with ball-tracking
The issue with ball-tracking technology in its current form is that its accuracy varies depending on the quality of the cameras used, Mike Haysman writes on Supersport.com
Dustin Silgardo
25-Feb-2013
The issue with ball-tracking technology in its current form is that its accuracy varies depending on the quality of the cameras used, Mike Haysman writes on Supersport.com. In order to standardise the technology, he suggests the ICC find a global sponsor to fund it rather than have individual broadcasters pay for it on a series-by-series basis.
The harsh reality is that the speed of the cameras that collect all the essential information to enable ball tracking systems, varies substantially based on cost. These cameras are the engine-room of the process. They range from capturing 25 frames per second at the low end to 250 frames per second at the top end. The faster the cameras, the more accurate the information obtained and the less chance of error.
Dustin Silgardo is a former sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo