Strauss knows that is it is time England stopped harping on about `smart cricket' and reverted to some `back-to-the-basics' cricket. "The equation is pretty simple now.

Smart cricket balls equipped with sensors provide data on speed, spin, and impact. This technology is instrumental in performance analysis for the players and coaches to boost their strategies.

The smart sensors developed by Bengaluru-based str8bat have found takers in Cricket Australia and Rajasthan Royals.

Fielding as a Non-Negotiable Standard In modern white-ball cricket, fielding is often the deciding factor, and Hesson has no illusions about Pakistan’s need for improvement in this department.

Strauss knows that is it is time England stopped harping on about "smart cricket' and reverted to some "back-to-the-basics' cricket. "The equation is pretty simple now.