Data in Sport: Can Numbers ever Overrule Gut Feeling?

<p>David grabs Will Morgan, Principal Data Scientist at the Rajasthan Royals, on the floor at Data Decoded in Manchester, the day before they share a stage. </p><p>Will went from 12 years in academia, with a PhD in atmospheric science, to building a year-round analytics function for one of the founding teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He explains why data culture in a traditional sport has to come from the top down. That starts with an owner who has a tech background and runs through head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who makes sure the models are part of every recruitment and selection decision.</p><p><br></p><p>David would love you to complete our Digital Leadership Report. To do that, just click <a href="https://survey.censuswide.com/survey/selfserve/53b/g022/2608246?list=6&Link_Status=LIVE&clientSource=TechTalks">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>WhatsApp us your comments and questions on +447392087344</p><p>Tech Talks is powered by Harvey Nash, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Click <a href="https://www.harveynash.co.uk/">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a> to learn more about our services.</p><p>The music on Tech Talks is created by London artist <a href="https://www.lemzi.com/home">⁠⁠Lemzi⁠⁠</a>.</p>