{
  "id": 18668093,
  "title": "Mumbai Cricket Association, under Ajinkya Naik, turns to AI for coaching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/mumbai-cricket-association-under-ajinkya-naik-turns-to-ai-for-coaching",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:03:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/mumbai-cricket-association-ajinkya-naik-turns-ai-coaching-10954540/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its coaching methods. In a landmark decision, the MCA has partnered with Level Up Sportslytics, a Singapore-based AI firm, to integrate AI technology at its Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in BKC. This marks a first for any cricket association in the country. Ajinkya Naik, president of the MCA, stated that the association aims to incorporate AI into their daily net practice sessions, observing the benefits it brings to both coaches and players. The pilot project will involve installing four cameras at various angles in each pitch to capture every frame of a batsman's swings. Coaches will also be provided with an app by Level Up Sportslytics to analyze specific aspects of a player's performance, such as back-foot shots. The company's founder and CEO, Sitanshu Dash, highlighted that AI can exponentially enhance a coach's reach, transforming their practice from ten times to a hundred times more effective. This move signifies a forward-thinking approach and underscores the MCA's commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cricket. The MCA's eagerness to embrace AI technology reflects their position as a standout cricket association in India.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Mumbai Cricket Association adopts AI for coaching under Ajinkya Naik",
    "Partnership with Level Up Sportslytics for AI technology integration",
    "AI to enhance coaching effectiveness by a hundredfold"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}