Sports are using technology to enhance playing and viewing. Here’s how

Technology in cricket has been driven by advances in the TV broadcast. Things that were once considered additional data-- are now being incorporated into the decision referral system (DRS), and possibly the old most loved snicko (a very sensitive microphone located in one of the stumps). Also, start-ups like CricHQ are adding to the cause by helping boards simulate matches and scout players digitally.

Analytics became a necessity in many sports in the year 2014. The NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB began experimenting with analytics to improve their teams. Analytics include recording data and running those metrics through a particular algorithm to create an advanced statistic.

NBA uses replay vision to review 'last touch' decisions in the final two minutes of games, and also to determine whether players release the ball before the shot clock expires.

The introduction of goal line technology to professional football has so far been a great success, and an encouraging sign of things to come in the modern game.