What surprises did the World Cup throw up?: The Cricket Pod

In this episode, cricket analyst Freddie Wilde talks about the increasingly important role analytics plays in the sport

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This week on The Cricket Pod, cricket analyst and statsman Freddie Wilde talks about the growing importance of analytics in the game today. Wilde addresses the question whether there is a risk of data over-complicating what is already a complex sport, even as it undoubtedly helps to raise its competitive level.

While explaining the nature of his work in collaboration with news services, as well as team managements, he also lists out his takeaways from the recently-concluded Cricket World Cup and what surprised him about the tournament.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: England Captain Eoin Morgan lifts the World Cup after victory for England during the Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between New Zealand and England at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
England captain Eoin Morgan lifts the World Cup after what was one of the most pulsating cricket matches in history. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images