An Introduction to Cricket Analytics with R

Preface

This is a Quarto book on Cricket Analytics with application in R.

Like all other Indian boys, in my childhood, cricket was more than just a game, it is a profound emotion, a way of life, and an unrestrained source of happiness. I can hardly recall when I first picked up a bat on my rooftop, but what do I remember is the thrill of those moments. Over time, playing with my school friends, and even sharing the pitch with my father and uncle, became some of my happiest memories. Later, when I began studying statistics in classes 11 and 12, my analytical mindset started to take shape, and I found myself drawn to exploring cricket through the lens of numbers and data.