Is the first ball of the over... over?

Here I look at the erosion of a previous 'truism' in the last 2 seasons of the IPL and assess the broader future.

Cricket Australia have a Game Theory Problem

Following the privatisation of the BBL announcement, I pose a problem they face with the bidding.

Where will sports scouting end?

In this piece we look deeply into where the far distant future of player recruitment lies.

Who Needs Bowlers Anyway? A stupid IPL Auction Strategy... Or maybe genius...

An in depth analysis of the amazing value 'glitch' that Domestic Indian Bowlers are providing right now in the IPL.

A weird quirk of sports scouting finance -> players with a clear flaw can be more alluring than brilliant peers

In this piece we look at a "I can fix him" mindset in scouting, and the career of Nicholas Jackson as a practical example of how a flaw can increase value.

Rajasthan Royals Will Never Be This Good At Cricket Ever Again

An in depth review of the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi problem, and the financial challenge Rajasthan Royals will face.

To really support your sports team, first you must understand the world - Carl Sagan in a different lifetime.

Give a child a sports team, and you will give them an education in physics, economics, statistics and geopolitics at the same time. My Experience.