Deep learning AI can spot cricket batting with Bradman backlift, using video only (VIDEO)

University of Johannesburg

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UJ researchers built the first deep learning AI model to spot which backlift style cricket batters use – straight or lateral. It automates the process of analysing players’ batting style, requiring video only. The greatest cricket batsman Sir Donald Bradman used a lateral backlift.

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Video by Therese van Wyk, University of Johannesburg.

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