Novel Visualization of Notational Analysis Data: The Use of Filters, 3D Graphics and Colours in Visual Identification of Playing Patterns

Inspired by the old adage, “a picture is worth more than a thousand words”, this paper describes a novel approach to the visualization of complex cricket data. The objective is to pres ent results to its ta rget audience in a friendly and easily understandable manner. In cricket, the ability to take accurate and quick decision whilst the game is being played exerts a positive influence on the result of the match. This paper describes the use of 3-D visualization of data for decision support at International level of the sport. Our results demonstrate the importance of advancing the visualization of data and the need f or pattern identification tools in order to gain a competitive advantage in cricket. Modern examples are presented of the curren t preferred method for displaying complex notational analysis data from elite level cricket. NOTATIONAL ANALYSIS, DATA VISUALIZATION, CRICKET ANALYSIS