Key Points
- PCB’s using AI to pick squads for the Champions Cup.
- AI will handle 80% of the job, while humans will take care of the remaining 20%.
- PCB’s the first cricket board to openly use AI for selecting players.
- PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is all about being transparent and accountable in picking players.
- Naqvi wants to fix old problems with player data and selection records.
- Former cricketers like Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Waqar Younis are on board as mentors for the Champions Cup teams.
Looma News
Big news: the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is shaking things up by using AI to choose squads for the Champions Cup. According to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, AI will handle 80% of the selection, while human selectors will take care of the last 20%. This is a first for cricket boards, and it’s all about making the process more transparent and accurate.
Naqvi talked about the issues with the old system, like not having enough player data and the messy way selections were made. By bringing in AI, PCB hopes to solve these problems and make sure selections are based on solid data, not just guesses or incomplete records. This change should lead to better player picks and strengthen domestic cricket by giving valuable game data.
And there’s more! The PCB has brought in five former cricket stars to mentor the Champions Cup teams. Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Waqar Younis will use their experience to help the teams and prep the next generation of players. This move aims to up the competition and build a stronger base for future national teams.
