{"product_id":"criconomics-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-odi-cricket-and-more","title":"Criconomics: Everything You Wanted to Know about Odi Cricket and More by Surjit S. Bhalla","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCo‑authored by \u003cstrong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eSurjit S. Bhalla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eAnkur Choudhary\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eCriconomics\u003c\/em\u003e brings rigorous data science to the world of One Day International cricket. Its central innovation is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eCricketX\u003c\/strong\u003e model, which applies econometric tools—including the Kalman filter—to create dynamic ratings for batting, bowling, and teams. These ratings take into account venue-specific pitch difficulty (via a pitch index), recent form, and overall performance since each team's ODI debut\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book tackles questions like: Who truly are the best vs. the greatest batsman, bowler, all‑rounder, captain, or team in ODI history? It differentiates \"best\" (highest aggregate performance) from \"greatest\" (consistent dominance over time)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssbhalla.org\/book\/criconomics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/ssbhalla.org\/book\/criconomics\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIt also explores how accurately CricketX can predict match outcomes; over top‑10 team matchups, it achieves approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e65% accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e—not bad, considering the built‑in unpredictability of the ODI format\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/Opinion\/5Py22yKt6ujrE7VeIKivYK\/The-truth-about-cricket.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/Opinion\/5Py22yKt6ujrE7VeIKivYK\/The-truth-about-cricket.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"522\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAlthough rich in stats and quantitative insights, the book has been critiqued for being overly technical with too little explanation for non‑statisticians. Reviews suggest it may feel more like a specialist’s reference than a popular introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.millenniumpost.in\/stumped-57695?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.millenniumpost.in\/stumped-57695?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNevertheless, it includes fascinating tidbits like Bradman's handwritten letter, quick methods to estimate chase success without a calculator, and sociological observations about ODI culture\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurjit S. Bhalla\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prominent Indian economist, author, and columnist with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s degree in Public \u0026amp; International Affairs from Princeton, and an undergraduate degree from Purdue University\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThroughout his career, he has held roles at institutions such as the Rand Corporation, Brookings Institution, World Bank, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs, and served as Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe has also advised government bodies, including India’s Economic Advisory Council and the Fifteenth Finance Commission\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBhalla’s fascination with cricket runs deep—his debut book, \u003cem data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eBetween the Wickets\u003c\/em\u003e, first introduced a model to evaluate cricket performance. \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eCriconomics\u003c\/em\u003e, co-written with computer‑scientist Ankur Choudhary (formerly with a hedge fund background and IIT Kanpur graduate), represents an ambitious synthesis of econometrics and sport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44704513753345,"sku":"2X9DINXTT-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/DS.jpg?v=1711612791","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/criconomics-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-odi-cricket-and-more","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}