IPL franchises have ditched gut feelings for cold, hard data. Predictive models now dictate every auction pick, prioritizing role-specific metrics over reputation alone.

From breakout probability algorithms to AI-powered biometric injury tracking, teams are optimizing rosters with surgical precision. It’s a high-tech revolution, but with biometric surveillance raising major ethical questions, the future of cricket is as controversial as it is efficient.

From breakout probability algorithms to AI-powered biometric injury tracking, teams are optimizing rosters with surgical precision. It’s a high-tech revolution, but with biometric surveillance raising major ethical questions, the future of cricket is as controversial as it is efficient.