Cricket lovers by their nature are probably more inclined than most to appreciate things that happen at a gentle pace, sporting encounters – and perhaps also stories – that unfold leisurely over an extended period rather than with great dramatic swoops and squalls. And, as followers of perhaps the most statistically dense of sports, more inclined also to appreciate the importance of data.
The happy news is that the pursuit of improved control of players’ data rights by the Professional Cricketers’ Association, which became public with the announcement of their partnership with the Global Sports Data and Technology Group (GSDT) last week, looks likely to gently scratch both those itches.
