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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
AI takes guard to pick strongest cricket line-up
Vadodara: Scan the records of players, pick the best ones, and select a cricket team that can deliver the best. Selectors at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) undergo an elaborate process to zero in on the best-performing players every few months. However artificial intelligence (AI) will now assist them to pick a team that has the maximum chances of beating the opponents. In a first, the BCA will introduce AI in their cricketing module. The new system will revolutionise the way teams are picked, players are coached, and cricketers practice. The association experimented with AI by roping in a firm in its maiden Baroda Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament that concluded recently. "We used AI in team score records and performance analysis during the BPL. The technology is quite impressive and a step ahead of the software currently used in sport. AI will be used to analyse the performance of players and give them customised coaching too," said Sheetal Mehta, BCA treasurer and member of the BPL council. BCA officials said that AI has great potential in transforming the way cricketers are coached and the sport is played. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo by Taboola by Taboola "With AI, we will be able to record, analyse, and improve the performance of every cricketer – at both junior and senior levels. If a batsman is getting out on a particular type of delivery or against a certain bowler, the AI won't just analyse it but also offer top," said Snehal Parikh, CEO, BCA. "When the selectors meet the teams – junior or senior – the AI can analyse and offer the best combination considering the opponent team, weather conditions, and the venue where the match will be played. Of course, the selectors will then discuss the team combinations and pick the probable players as per their experience," said BCA officials, adding that the AI system will have to be fed the data and records of all its cricketers. Individual cricketers too will be able to assess their own game elaborately and work on improving their bowling, batting, or fielding. Even cricket clubs in Vadodara have decided on getting an AI system to hone the skills of their players and select the best team. "I have decided to take help from AI and get the best out of our club cricketers," said Harendra Patel, owner of Vadodara Cricket Academy.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Vadodara to host men's ODI after 16 years!
Vadodara: The 16-year-long wait for cricket-loving Barodians is finally set to end. The city will host a men's one-day international (ODI) at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The BCCI has scheduled the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Jan 11, 2026. Coincidentally, the last ODI played in the city in 2010 was also between India and New Zealand at the Reliance Stadium. India won the match by nine wickets. "It is a matter of privilege for a venue to be chosen to host an international cricket match in any format. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) is honoured as it has been given an opportunity to host the India-New Zealand ODI," said Pranav Amin, BCA president. The BCCI recently announced its cricketing calendar for the rest of the year, but Vadodara didn't figure on the list of venues for any international men's cricket match in 2025. Sources in the BCA said that Amin took up the matter with the BCCI and requested the senior officials to consider the city as a venue for the men's ODI or international T20 match, as the city now has a brand new international cricket stadium. BCA officials said that the city will now be regularly allotted ODIs and international T20 matches. The city has in the past hosted 10 ODIs at Reliance Stadium. However, the BCCI brought in a rule that mandated the state cricket associations to own a stadium for hosting international matches. The BCA didn't have a stadium of its own and hence missed out on several opportunities to host ODIs, T20 internationals, and IPL matches over the last 16 years. The cricket stadium was a major poll issue in the BCA for nearly 20 years, and the association even made a few attempts to buy land for constructing a stadium. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deals, though, failed. The BCA finally managed to buy a piece of land at Kotambi in 2014, but the stadium project kept hanging in the balance amid controversies and differences within the BCA management. Construction of the stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000 spectators, finally took off in 2020. In December 2024, the Rs 250-crore Kotambi stadium hosted an India-West Indies women's ODI, which was followed by Women's Premier League T20 matches this year. Vadodara: The 16-year-long wait for cricket-loving Barodians is finally set to end. The city will host a men's one-day international (ODI) at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium. The BCCI has scheduled the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Jan 11, 2026. Coincidentally, the last ODI played in the city in 2010 was also between India and New Zealand at the Reliance Stadium. India won the match by nine wickets. "It is a matter of privilege for a venue to be chosen to host an international cricket match in any format. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) is honoured as it has been given an opportunity to host the India-New Zealand ODI," said Pranav Amin, BCA president. The BCCI recently announced its cricketing calendar for the rest of the year, but Vadodara didn't figure on the list of venues for any international men's cricket match in 2025. Sources in the BCA said that Amin took up the matter with the BCCI and requested the senior officials to consider the city as a venue for the men's ODI or international T20 match, as the city now has a brand new international cricket stadium. BCA officials said that the city will now be regularly allotted ODIs and international T20 matches. The city has in the past hosted 10 ODIs at Reliance Stadium. However, the BCCI brought in a rule that mandated the state cricket associations to own a stadium for hosting international matches. The BCA didn't have a stadium of its own and hence missed out on several opportunities to host ODIs, T20 internationals, and IPL matches over the last 16 years. The cricket stadium was a major poll issue in the BCA for nearly 20 years, and the association even made a few attempts to buy land for constructing a stadium. The deals, though, failed. The BCA finally managed to buy a piece of land at Kotambi in 2014, but the stadium project kept hanging in the balance amid controversies and differences within the BCA management. Construction of the stadium, which has a capacity of 35,000 spectators, finally took off in 2020. In December 2024, the Rs 250-crore Kotambi stadium hosted an India-West Indies women's ODI, which was followed by Women's Premier League T20 matches this year.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BPL to offer free entry for cricket fans
Vadodara: Cricket-loving Barodians can enjoy the thrill of the T20 format without spending a penny, as the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has decided to keep entry free for the inaugural edition of the Baroda Premier League (BPL), which kicks off on Sunday at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium. BCA treasurer Sheetal Mehta announced that no entry fee would be charged for spectators. The title trophy for the league was unveiled on Thursday in the presence of team owners, players, and BCA officials. BCA president Pranav Amin said the BPL would provide a valuable platform for local talent to shine and potentially catch the eye of national selectors. As a mark of respect for the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, the BCA refrained from organising an elaborate launch ceremony on Thursday. However, Devendra Surti, BCA member and head of the Cricket Hitrakshak Samiti, urged the association to consider postponing the tournament in light of the tragedy. This year's edition features five privately owned teams. Amin added that while the franchises were sold to owners for this season, the BCA may consider introducing a player auction system from the next edition if the league gains traction. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India.com
06-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet India's Richest Cricketer Who Owns A ₹20,000 Crore Palace - And No, It's Not Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni Or Rohit Sharma
photoDetails english 2896279 Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, a former first-class cricketer from Baroda, is India's richest cricketer—not Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, or Sachin Tendulkar. With a net worth exceeding ₹20,000 crore, Gaekwad belongs to the royal Gaekwad dynasty and owns assets like the ₹24,000 crore Laxmi Vilas Palace. He inherited temples, museums, and rare paintings after settling a massive family dispute. Despite playing only six domestic matches, he later became president of the Baroda Cricket Association. His palace also operates as a luxury banquet venue. Gaekwad's fortune far surpasses that of India's most famous cricket icons, making him a unique figure in the sport's landscape. Updated:May 06, 2025, 07:56 AM IST 1. India's richest cricketer isn't Virat, Dhoni, or Sachin — it's Samarjitsinh Gaekwad 1 / 20 With a jaw-dropping net worth of over ₹20,000 crore, Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, a former first-class cricketer and royal heir, outpaces all modern cricket icons in wealth. 2. Gaekwad's net worth is nearly 20 times that of Kohli and Dhoni 2 / 20 Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni each have a net worth around ₹1,050 crore, making Samarjitsinh's financial empire almost 20x larger — a shocking disparity for cricket fans. 3. The Laxmi Vilas Palace alone is valued at ₹24,000 crore 3 / 20 The Gaekwad family home, Laxmi Vilas Palace, is not just India's largest private residence — it's worth more than the combined net worths of India's top cricketers. 4. Kohli once rented Gaekwad's Mumbai property for ₹2.76 lakh/month 4 / 20 Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma lived in one of Samarjitsinh's homes in Juhu, Mumbai, paying a staggering monthly rent, showcasing the cricketer-royal's real estate dominance. 5. Gaekwad played 6 first-class matches for Baroda in the late '80s 5 / 20 Before his royal duties, Samarjitsinh had a brief stint in Indian domestic cricket, representing Baroda in the Ranji Trophy between 1987 and 1989. 6. He served as president of the Baroda Cricket Association 6 / 20 As an administrator, Gaekwad helped shape Baroda cricket, a team known for stars like Hardik Pandya, Irfan Pathan, and Yusuf Pathan. 7. Inherited assets include temples, museums, and Raja Ravi Varma paintings 7 / 20 Following a ₹20,000 crore inheritance battle settlement, Gaekwad gained control of temples, priceless art, and 600+ acres of prime Baroda real estate. 8. He lives in India's largest private residence with his family 8 / 20 Laxmi Vilas Palace spans over 500 acres and is still a functioning royal residence, setting it apart from heritage structures like Rashtrapati Bhavan. 9. Samarjitsinh also runs luxury banquets from his palace 9 / 20 Under the Laxmi Vilas Banquets brand, he has transformed palace spaces into high-end event venues, merging royalty with modern entrepreneurship. 10. His wealth overshadows every Indian cricketing legend's fortune 10 / 20 Even cricket's all-time greats like Sachin Tendulkar, with a net worth of ₹1,250 crore, pale in comparison to Gaekwad's royal fortune. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
India.com
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet India's richest cricketer, he has more net worth than Dhoni, Tendulkar, Kohli stayed on RENT in his house, his name is...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, we find out all about India's richest cricketer with massive net worth which beats even the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Samarjitsinh Gaekwad played first-class cricket for Baroda. He turned out in 6 first-class matches between 1987 and 1989. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Samarjitsinh Gaekwad has reported net worth of over Rs 20000 crore. After his father, Ranjitsinh Pratapsinh Gaekwad's demise in May 2012, Samarjitsingh was crowned as the Maharaja of Baroda at the Laxmi Vilas Palace in June 2012. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Samarjitsinh Gaekwad also served as President of Baroda Cricket Association for a few years. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya apart from Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan are some cricketers who have played for Baroda Cricket Association. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Samarjitsinh Gaekwad has complete control of 17 temple trusts across Gujarat and Benaras. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Samarjitsinh Gaekwad owns Laxmi Vilas Palace which reportedly costs Rs 24000 crore. It is massive mansion spread over 500 acres. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) RCB batter Virat Kohli has net worth of Rs 1050 crore, almost 20 times less than Samarjitsinh Gaekwad. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma had rented one of Samarjitsinh Gaekwad's homes at Juhu in Mumbai for Rs 2.76 lakh per month, according to a report in Indian Express newspaper. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) CSK captain MS Dhoni has reported net worth of Rs 1050 crore. He was retained for Rs 4 crore by CSK as an 'uncapped' player before IPL 2025 season. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has net worth of Rs 1250 crore. He holds record of scoring 100 international centuries.
