The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has installed the state-of-the-art Trueman 3 bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The move reflects the board’s continued focus on providing modern training facilities. Moreover, it aims to create realistic match-simulation practice for players.
The advanced bowling machine features a high-contrast LED animation of a bowler on its front screen. The animation synchronises precisely with the release of the ball. As a result, batters can better judge the bowler’s action before facing each delivery.
The bowler animations are based on legitimate bowling actions. Therefore, players can improve their trigger movements, decision-making, and batting sequences in conditions that closely resemble an actual match.
Machine offers customised match-like training
The Trueman 3 bowling machine allows coaches and players to customise several settings. They can adjust the line, length, speed, swing, and height of each delivery according to specific training needs.
In addition, the machine can store individual balls, complete overs, and entire spells. These deliveries can then be repeated in sequence or shuffled randomly. Consequently, batters experience different match-like scenarios during practice sessions.
This flexibility helps players prepare for various bowling styles and situations. Furthermore, it allows coaches to design sessions that match individual development plans.
Aqib Javed highlights key advantage of new technology
Pakistan Cricket Board Director High-Performance Aqib Javed explained how the latest technology improves batting preparation.
“The Trueman 3 machine is the latest technology, and we are the first cricket board to use it. In traditional bowling machines, it is often difficult for players to adjust to the release point of the bowler, their trigger movements, and the timing of when to get ready.
“The advantage of this machine is that the batter can see the bowler’s video on the screen and synchronise himself accordingly. At the same time, the machine can be programmed according to a batter’s requirement, which helps in preparing the player very close to a match situation.”
His remarks underline the machine’s ability to recreate realistic bowling conditions. Therefore, batters can develop better timing and improve their overall preparation before competitive matches.
Salman Ali Agha welcomes realistic batting experience
Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha also trained against the new machine at the National Cricket Academy. He praised its ability to recreate authentic match conditions.
“The biggest advantage of this machine is that the batter can relate his practice to a match situation. As cricket evolves into the modern day, new shots and methods are being introduced, and this machine helps us prepare for those challenges.
“It feels like a bowler is running in and bowling. The ball comes with an action, so you have to match your timing as you do in a match. I think this technology will help batters improve further, and we will benefit even more from it in the future.”
His comments highlight how the visual bowling action improves timing. Additionally, the machine prepares players for the demands of modern cricket through realistic practice sessions.
