Has Cricket become "Lean"...???

In 1970s and 80s, it was very difficult to score 200 runs in 50 to 60 overs in one day innings. But it's not the case nowadays, in an ODI score nearing to 300 has become usual and more interestingly in T20 innings, teams are achieving 170-180+.

Is it really being leaner (Waste - Non Value Added) free???

Few of the Lean terminologies explained here in context of Cricket:

Takt Time : Run Rate

VA : Runs

NVA : Dot Balls, Wickets

Waste of Transportation : Run Shorts

Waste of Motion : Over throws

Waste of Over Production : Runs thru Byes and Leg Byes

Waste of Over Processing & Defects : No Balls, Wide Balls, Free Hits

Waste of Underutilized Human Talent : Bowlers, Batsman not given chance

Kaizen : Reverse sweep, Slow deliveries

Problem Solving Tools : Third umpire decision

Productivity Improvements : Converting ones into two by running between the Wickets

Quality Improvements : Doosra, Carrom ball, Straight bat shot

Visual Management : Dashboard like big screen for important updates (also Andon)

And mostly moving towards Excellence in all above aspects has made this sports so wonderful and Lean.. Let's see how it can grow more and add or improve Value, Entertainment, Interest, etc.

Nitin Dumasia
Leannovator