Chennai: The IT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation is collaborating with GITAA, an IIT Madras- incubated company, to offer an eight-week online course on cricket analytics titled “Howzzat – Cricstats?”. This course is designed for aspiring sports data analysts and sports enthusiasts who want to explore the world of cricket analytics.
In this program, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of sports data analytics by exploring real-world case studies. They will also have the chance to hear from industry experts who will share their valuable insights on how analytics has influenced the field of sports. Additionally, this program aims to equip students with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of data science, taught by esteemed academicians.
The course offered by IIT Madras is meticulously designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of data science, coupled with practical illustrations from the dynamic realm of cricket.
The renowned data science academicians from IIT Madras will offer aspiring sports data analysts and students the necessary skills to analyze vast amounts of sports-related data. This will enable them to uncover valuable insights, make informed decisions, and enhance both team and player performance.
Sharing his thoughts on data analytics as a game changer, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, ‘Sports analytics is a valuable tool that helps sports organisations, coaches, players, and fans gain a deeper understanding of the game and optimize performance. As the sports industry continues to embrace data-driven decision-making, the demand for professionals with expertise in sports analytics is expected to rise. Pursuing a course in Sports Analytics can be a rewarding and promising pathway for those passionate about sports.’
Elaborating on the need for such courses, Ms Hemalatha D Dayalan, an Indian cricketer, right- handed batter, and right-arm off-break bowler, said, ‘As a cricketer, analytics helps as you get to learn from your past performances and it helps to grow as a player in future. Analytics will help to know what your strengths and weaknesses are. Coaches and the players can know in which area the person has to grow. When I want to know more about my batting or bowling, I did like to watch the video replays of my performance and see the analytical observations. Sports analytics is very important for the beginners and the cricketers .For any kind of sport, it is very helpful.’
