For cricket enthusiasts and fans, the term VJD method is not new. The Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI has finally paid the due remuneration to the developer of the “VJD method“, V Jayadevan, after a massive 25 years. This method is used to calculate target scores if a cricket match is interrupted by rain and has been extensively used in domestic cricket matches in India since 1998.
V Jayadevan, a civil engineer, who worked at the irrigation department in Thrissur, created the VJD method as a casual invention and it was Sunil Gavaskar who finally understood its worth and got it adopted by the BCCI. Despite the widespread popularity of the VJD method, the BCCI failed to recognize its worth and provided just a meagre one-time remuneration, which Jayadevan used for developing a better version of the software.
Here’s what you need to know about Jayadevan and his revolutionary creation – VJD Method
- The VJD method was created as a teaching tool for a BTech student.
- Jayadevan, who was passionate about cricket, took an interest in the subject and developed the method.
- Sunil Gavaskar finally understood its merits and assured to take it forward.
- The BCCI adopted the method in domestic cricket in 1998 but failed to provide a deserving payment to Jayadevan.
- In 2010, there were plans to use the VJD method in the Indian Premier League but it didn’t materialise due to internal issues.
- Jayadevan is currently working on adapting the method for Android and iOS phones.
- He has taken VRS from his job and is now developing the Android version of the VJD method.
- Jayadevan will continue discussions with IPL chairman Brijesh Patel and BCCI to explore the possibility of using the VJD method in IPL tournaments.
BCCI Finally Recognizes and Rewards the Pioneering Work of Jayadevan and the VJD Method
For the unversed, the Duckworth-Lewis method is also used to set winning targets in international matches that are disrupted by rain. However, the BCCI adopted the VJD method for domestic cricket in India. Jayadevan’s contribution to the world of cricket cannot be ignored, and it is high time that the BCCI recognizes his worth and pays him the due remuneration.
The VJD method is a revolutionary invention that has greatly impacted the world of cricket. It is imperative that the BCCI and other cricket governing bodies recognize and acknowledge the efforts of individuals like Jayadevan who have contributed to the sport in their own unique way. The recent payment to Jayadevan is a step in the right direction and we hope that such acknowledgements become a norm in the future.
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