Evaluating the Performance of Test Cricket Players Using Principal Component Analysis and the Weighted Average Method

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  1. Biostatistician, Assistant Professor, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, SNBP College of Arts, Commerce, Science and Management of Studies, Pune, Haryana, Maharashtra, India, India

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nThis study evaluates cricket player performance using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and a weighted average approach. We analyzed batting and bowling datasets from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to calculate player performance based on various indicators. PCA ranked players according to their participation level, with the first three principal components accounting for nearly 90% of the data’s variability. Our analysis reveals Sachin Tendulkar and Muthaiya Muralidharan as top-ranked batsmen and bowlers, respectively. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of cricket player performance, highlighting the effectiveness of PCA and weighted average approaches. The findings demonstrate the applicability of this methodology in selecting the best cricket squad and offer insights into the strengths and weaknesses of top players. This research contributes to sports analytics, providing a robust framework for evaluating cricket player performance and informing decision-making in team selection and strategy development.nn

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Keywords: PCA, Weighted Average Method, Heat Map, Scree Plot, Ranking

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