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    HotSpot Technology in Cricket: What It Is and Why It’s No Longear Used

    UC TeamBy UC TeamDecember 30, 2024No Comments5 Mins Read
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    There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of HotSpot technology in cricket over the years. When proposing the Decision Review System (DRS), HotSpot was justified as a tool that could confirm or refute contact between the ball and the bat or any player. However, it has been banned in most cricket games today, even the one played in India. This article attempts to examine the technology called HotSpot, the way it is applied and the reasons for its abandonment in the major cricket playing nations. 

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    What is HotSpot Technology? 

    The technology uses an infrared camera to create images of the cricket ball and its position at any location on the field. Ball tracking technology incorporates a heated ball, which generates heat when the bat, player or surface is in contact with the ball. This supressed heat is then translated into images which are colour toned at an appropriate point. ‘hot spot’ appears on the visual and assists umpires to judge the impact point of the ball. Where an image is obtained and a contact due to the ball occurs.

    Key Uses of HotSpot in Cricket

    HotSpot can assist in several crucial decisions:

    SituationDescription
    Edge DetectionHelps identify faint edges or nicks, especially for caught-behind appeals.
    LBW DecisionsDetermines if the ball hit the bat before the pad.
    Bat-Pad CatchesVerifies if the ball hit the bat before being caught close to the wicket.

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    Why HotSpot Is Not Used Much

    Although HotSpot technology has many benefits, it has been witnessing a decline in usage overtime in cricket also in India. Here are the reasons why it’s lost favor:

    1. High Operational Cost

    Another important factor that has been confronted with such obstacles in its continued use is its purportedly costive operating expense. While reports indicate that deploying HotSpot costs as much as $10,000 a day for its particular infrared cameras, it has resulted in several broadcasters from different countries, such as Sky Sports of England and SuperSport of South Africa, to eventually stop using the HotSpot.

    2. Precision Issues

    While HotSpot is quite reliable, it is not foolproof. The technology has been criticized at times for failing to detect edges due to coatings on bats, such as Vaseline, which minimize friction and can hide heat signatures. In fact, during India’s 2011 tour of England, Michael Vaughan courted controversy with a suggestion that Vaseline could be helping Indian batsman VVS Laxman evade detection.

    3. Absence in ICC’s Standard DRS

    The ICC never implemented HotSpot as a part of the DRS for the international matches. The current version of DRS employs UltraEdge (Snicko) and ball-tracking to assist in arriving at a decision for LBW. The above explanation is why cricket boards will independently decide on the deployment of HotSpot and most have refused to date because the technology is very expensive, besides not being that precise either.

    4. Seldom availability of HotSpot kits

    Another restriction is the very limited application of HotSpot kits. Only four or five sets are available worldwide, reported in news, and it makes it difficult to access and use in matches across countries.

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    Status of HotSpot in Indian Cricket

    Due to the above concerns, it is rarely used in India. Former Indian captain Anil Kumble even comments that HotSpot is largely avoided in Indian cricket as it originated from the military technology. However, mainly two reasons are cited for avoiding HotSpot in Indian cricket by the broadcasters and BCCI – cost and accuracy.

    An example of this constraint was witnessed when India were playing against New Zealand. Rishabh Pant’s dismissal caused a controversy with the non-availability of HotSpot. Fans claimed that there was a ‘Snicko-meter’ visible, but it could have been due to the bat hitting the pad. Third umpire could not confirm that there was an edge through HotSpot since it was not available. So, Pant was out; India then lost the match by 25 runs.

    Comparison of Technologies in DRS

    TechnologyFunctionAdvantagesDrawbacks
    HotSpotDetects heat signatures upon contactClear visual of contact pointsHigh cost, limited availability, and accuracy issues
    SnickoMeasures sound vibrations to detect edgesMore affordable, widely usedCannot distinguish between bat-pad contact
    Ball-TrackingPredicts ball path for LBW decisionsHighly accurate for LBW callsNot useful for caught-behind appeals

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    Final Thoughts

    The HotSpot technology was once hailed as a revolutionary means of aiding decision-making in cricket. However, due to its prohibitive costs, the intermittent problems with its accuracy, and the limited extent of its deployment, the technology has been gradually phased out. DRS has integrated more advanced technologies, Snicko and ball tracking technology, which have superseded the need for HotSpot, especially in confirming certain types of dismissals. The attention today remains on developing efficient and affordable technologies which improve the viewer experience for most cricket matches but do not impose high expenses on broadcasters and cricket boards. 

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    The players and fans, on the other hand, wish to see technological developments in cricket that will enable the introduction of standardized and lower-priced facilities for upholding fairness in the game in all matches played across the globe.

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