An analytical method could help high-level cricket franchises make more informed decisions about player recruitment, retention, and team selection, according to research in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management. The approach uses data envelopment analysis (DEA) to compare efficiency using multiple inputs and outputs. In the world of cricket, this means assessing players against their peers rather than relying on individual statistics.
The research used publicly available data to evaluate the playing of batters and bowlers, with a separate model applied to each group. Metrics included balls faced, runs scored, runs conceded, and wickets taken. The approach offers an effective assessment of players compared to baseline performance in the sport. Moreover, it can identify high performers whose value might be overlooked by conventional assessments.
While the instincts of coaches, managers, and others involved in selecting players will always play the biggest part in the process, having the statistics to back a controversial decision could improve the process while giving those making the decisions a factual basis to defend their decision.
Ultimately, such an approach could be used more broadly in cricket and other sports, helping organisations distinguish measurable productivity from reputation. This should bring greater transparency to decisions about investment, performance improvement, and the allocation of resources.
Bordoloi, S. and Sirigiri, V.S.P. (2026) 'Performance evaluation of cricket players in Indian Premier League using DEA', Int. J. Services and Operations Management, Vol. 55, No. 6, pp.1-36.
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