ICC accredits biomechanics lab at LUMS as testing centre, becoming first such facility in Pakistan

[Abdullah719]

ICC accredits biomechanics lab at LUMS as testing centre

• “The accreditation of LUMS biomechanical lab is a significant development and it is a step in line with PCB’s aim of equipping the board with modern and world-class facilities,” says PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan

• “This reflects the PCB’s effort and commitment to deal with suspect illegal bowling actions,” says ICC General Manager – Cricket, Geoff Allardice

Lahore, 25 July 2019:

The biomechanical lab at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been accredited by the International Cricket Council as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions, becoming the first such facility in Pakistan.

The centre joins the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, Loughborough University, Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai and the University of Pretoria as testing centres for players reported in international cricket under the ICC Suspect Illegal Bowling Action Regulation.

The facility will be used for biomechanical analysis of players at various levels with an aim of improving their performances and ironing out technical deficiencies.

The testing centre will also help the PCB in identifying and fixing illegal bowling actions for players reported in both domestic and international cricket.

The facility at the LUMS was assessed against a range of criteria, including having an indoor area large enough to allow a player to bowl off his or her full run-up; a motion analysis system with a minimum of 12 high-speed cameras capable of producing three-dimensional data, and suitably qualified personnel experienced in using such systems and capable of implementing the ICC testing protocol.

The ICC has provided a full set of testing equipment and software to the LUMS testing centre, as it has done with the other accredited centres, to allow for a consistent assessment of bowlers across the different facilities worldwide.

PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan said: “The accreditation of the biomechanics lab at LUMS is a significant development and it is a step in the right direction in line with PCB’s aim of equipping the board with modern and world-class facilities.

“The facility will help us identify and rectify faulty bowling actions at an early stage. In the past we didn’t have a testing centre and a number of Pakistan bowlers were called both at the domestic and international level and then had to undergo remodelling of their action, often at a stage where it was tough for them to regain their effectiveness.

“The lab will also be available to players from around the world and we will work closely with the ICC to make the facility readily available for testing of suspect bowling actions. The facility won’t be restricted for bowling actions only and players at all levels can sort out their technical deficiencies through biomechanical analysis under the supervision of coaches and experts.”

ICC’s General Manager – Cricket Geoff Allardice, said: “I want to congratulate the Pakistan Cricket Board, which worked in conjunction with LUMS to fulfil the criteria required for an ICC accredited testing centre. This reflects the PCB’s effort and commitment to deal with suspect illegal bowling actions.

“The accreditation of the LUMS University as an ICC testing centre means bowlers reported in international cricket and Pakistan’s domestic competitions can be referred to this facility, where they will be tested according to international protocols.”

PCB press release

 

[Madplayer]

PCB's money saved :

 

[topspin]

Great investment and very much needed. This will enable Pakistan cricket to identify and subsequently change illegal bowling actions at an early stage of spinners coming into the system.

 

[Abdullah719]

Lahore becomes ICC-accredited testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been accredited as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions.

The centre joins the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, Loughborough University, Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai and the University of Pretoria as testing centres for players reported in international cricket under the ICC Suspect Illegal Bowling Action Regulation.

Geoff Allardice, General Manager – Cricket, said: “I want to congratulate the Pakistan Cricket Board, who worked in conjunction with LUMS to fulfill all criteria required for an ICC accredited testing centre. This reflects the PCB’s effort and commitment to deal with suspect illegal bowling actions.

“The accreditation of the LUMS University as an ICC testing centre means bowlers reported in international cricket and Pakistan’s domestic competitions can be referred to this facility, where they will be tested according to international protocols.”

The facility at the LUMS University was assessed against a range of criteria, including having an indoor area large enough to allow a player to bowl off his or her full run-up; a motion analysis system with a minimum of 12 high-speed cameras capable of producing three-dimensional data, and suitably qualified personnel experienced in using such systems and capable of implementing the ICC testing protocol.

The ICC has provided a full set of testing equipment and software to the LUMS testing centre, as it has done with the other accredited centres, to allow for a consistent assessment of bowlers across the different facilities worldwide.

ICC media release

 

[MMHS]

Now, they need to benchmark every FC & prominent age group bowlers gradually. If it's used to save air travel expenses (aka, "correct" MoHa's action at Lahore instead of sending him in UK ....) ...

 

[Syed1]

The days of Pakistani bowlers failing bowling tests are gone now

 

[Green Patriot]

Excellent news.

 

[hur rizvi]

Excellent stuff

 

[BunnyRabbit]

The plan was set into motion by Shehryar Khan and he should be commended for that.

 

[shockbound]

Their software? Means tempered results.

 

[moghul]

Lats name this facility after Hafeez, he was the one costing lots of money to PCB and they decided to have their own

 

[Abid Z]

The plan was set into motion by Shehryar Khan and he should be commended for that.

Actually naseem ashraf but still it’s a good positive move to finally get a world class centre approved after all these years. It will do wonders to test the players actions not just for legality but also for injuries and effectiveness.

Let’s just think about it for a second..approximately 24-30 bowlers (I’m guessing all off spinners) careers have been ended due to dodgy actions and our inability to test them locally before sending them into the international arena. There is a reason why the likes of hafeez and Malik have ruled the roost as off spinning all rounders and that’s because all the competition has been wiped out.

Now of course we have a chance to develop genuine spinners with clean actions at an early stage. This has to be one of the most important stories in Pakistan cricket this year.

 

[Saj]

Much-needed and long overdue.

Absolutely no excuse for bowlers to be chucking in domestic cricket, which has plagued Pakistan cricket for many years.

 

[Rellu_Katta]

great... feeling proud as a pakistani and as a old LUMS student... excellent work

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Actually naseem ashraf but still it’s a good positive move to finally get a world class centre approved after all these years. It will do wonders to test the players actions not just for legality but also for injuries and effectiveness.

Let’s just think about it for a second..approximately 24-30 bowlers (I’m guessing all off spinners) careers have been ended due to dodgy actions and our inability to test them locally before sending them into the international arena. There is a reason why the likes of hafeez and Malik have ruled the roost as off spinning all rounders and that’s because all the competition has been wiped out.

Now of course we have a chance to develop genuine spinners with clean actions at an early stage. This has to be one of the most important stories in Pakistan cricket this year.

Yes Nasim Ashraf bought the gadgets, but the plans were stalled till around 2015-16 till Shehryar forged a partnership with LUMS.

 

[MenInG]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DineticQ, Loughborough at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Tuesday evening.

The MoU will serve as a hub for advanced research and analysis, focusing on the biomechanical aspects of cricket, including fast bowlers’ management program and injury prevention, maintenance of players' fitness, science-led coach education including and not limited to course for training of coaches and their support staff, umpires, curators and groundsmen.

This collaboration between the PCB and DineticQ, Loughborough marks a significant step towards enhancing the performance and skills of Pakistan cricketers by connecting technology and scientific expertise.

DineticQ will present theory-based accredited cricket courses to players in Pakistan, equipping them with invaluable knowledge and skills, and nurturing a scientifically enlightened cricket community for the future of the sport.

The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf. Also, from PCB were COO Salman Naseer, Acting Director NCA Zakir Khan, Director International Usman Wahla, Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and Senior GM Domestic Junaid Zia.

Representation from Loughborough were Mickey Clarke CEO DineticQ and Ali Ehsan, CEO Socho Cricket. Before the signing ceremony, Mr Zaka Ashraf was given a presentation by the representatives of the DineticQ, Loughborough

Zaka Ashraf: “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence in Pakistan cricket. This MoU will go a long way in improving the physical aspects of our players' performance. This deal will be a game-changer for players to overcome the challenges, particularly focus on improving the fitness and performance.”

Mickey Clarke expressed her enthusiasm about this partnership, “Working with the extraordinary fast bowling talent from Pakistan is an exhilarating opportunity. We aim to ensure they attain optimum fitness and enhance their performance using modern scientific technologies.”

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DineticQ, Loughborough at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Tuesday evening.

The MoU will serve as a hub for advanced research and analysis, focusing on the biomechanical aspects of cricket, including fast bowlers’ management program and injury prevention, maintenance of players' fitness, science-led coach education including and not limited to course for training of coaches and their support staff, umpires, curators and groundsmen.

This collaboration between the PCB and DineticQ, Loughborough marks a significant step towards enhancing the performance and skills of Pakistan cricketers by connecting technology and scientific expertise.

DineticQ will present theory-based accredited cricket courses to players in Pakistan, equipping them with invaluable knowledge and skills, and nurturing a scientifically enlightened cricket community for the future of the sport.

The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf. Also, from PCB were COO Salman Naseer, Acting Director NCA Zakir Khan, Director International Usman Wahla, Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and Senior GM Domestic Junaid Zia.

Representation from Loughborough were Mickey Clarke CEO DineticQ and Ali Ehsan, CEO Socho Cricket. Before the signing ceremony, Mr Zaka Ashraf was given a presentation by the representatives of the DineticQ, Loughborough

Zaka Ashraf: “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence in Pakistan cricket. This MoU will go a long way in improving the physical aspects of our players' performance. This deal will be a game-changer for players to overcome the challenges, particularly focus on improving the fitness and performance.”

Mickey Clarke expressed her enthusiasm about this partnership, “Working with the extraordinary fast bowling talent from Pakistan is an exhilarating opportunity. We aim to ensure they attain optimum fitness and enhance their performance using modern scientific technologies.”

The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a contract with DineticQ at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Monday evening.

Following the initial signing of the MoU with DineticQ, Loughborough on 27 September 2023, the contract marks a significant move towards elevating the performance and well-being of cricketers.

The collaboration underscores the commitment to providing world-class facilities to players at Loughborough with a focus on biomechanical aspects of the game, injury recovery and prevention and player development.

DineticQ will also present coach education courses integrating cutting-edge technologies into practical coaching and provide accredited courses, contributing to a knowledgeable cricket community to enhance the performance of athletes.

The agreement was signed by the Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf. Also, from PCB were COO Salman Naseer, Director – International Cricket Usman Wahla, Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and Senior GM Domestic Junaid Zia.

Representation from DineticQ included CEO Mickey Clarke, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer Prof. Mark King and Ali Ehsan, CEO Socho Cricket, all of whom joined virtually on video call.

Zaka Ashraf: “We look forward to working together with DineticQ as this presents an exciting opportunity for fostering excellence in Pakistan cricket. We believe that this partnership addresses the immediate needs of our players, setting the stage for a better cricketing future in Pakistan.”

Mickey Clarke: “Working with the PCB is an exhilarating endeavour. We aim to ensure optimal fitness and longevity of the careers of Pakistan’s players by minimising the risk of injury. We thank you for your hospitality as we commence this collaboration.”

 

[gazza619]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a contract with DineticQ at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on Monday evening.

Following the initial signing of the MoU with DineticQ, Loughborough on 27 September 2023, the contract marks a significant move towards elevating the performance and well-being of cricketers.

The collaboration underscores the commitment to providing world-class facilities to players at Loughborough with a focus on biomechanical aspects of the game, injury recovery and prevention and player development.

DineticQ will also present coach education courses integrating cutting-edge technologies into practical coaching and provide accredited courses, contributing to a knowledgeable cricket community to enhance the performance of athletes.

The agreement was signed by the Chairman PCB Management Committee Mr Zaka Ashraf. Also, from PCB were COO Salman Naseer, Director – International Cricket Usman Wahla, Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and Senior GM Domestic Junaid Zia.

Representation from DineticQ included CEO Mickey Clarke, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer Prof. Mark King and Ali Ehsan, CEO Socho Cricket, all of whom joined virtually on video call.

Zaka Ashraf: “We look forward to working together with DineticQ as this presents an exciting opportunity for fostering excellence in Pakistan cricket. We believe that this partnership addresses the immediate needs of our players, setting the stage for a better cricketing future in Pakistan.”

Mickey Clarke: “Working with the PCB is an exhilarating endeavour. We aim to ensure optimal fitness and longevity of the careers of Pakistan’s players by minimising the risk of injury. We thank you for your hospitality as we commence this collaboration.”

I am guessing a complex structure of commission earning companies were formed to benefit from this deal.

I dont expect an inch of good from the cricket board.