MrDhanur Bhardwaj

I am a PhD Candidate working in the domain of Sports Science at Deakin University. My research focuses on the underexplored discipline of tactical fielding performcance in cricket analytics. I am focused on investigating how fielder location data can be used to support elite teams in making more informed, data-driven decisions to gain a competitive advantage. To achieve this, I apply unsupervised machine learning techniques to identify underlying patterns in cricket performance data, enhancing objectivity in tactical analysis. 

I have held several roles at Deakin University, including completing a Master's degree in Sports Management, working as a Research Assistant on a study examining coaching behaviour in cricket, and contributing as Casual Academic Staff for postgraduate units within Sport Perfromance Analysis. These experiences have supported my transition into doctoral research and continue to inform my applied and interdisciplinary approach.