KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to introduce Buggy Camera System known as ‘Buggy Cam’ for the first time in Pakistan during the upcoming series against South Africa to enhance the quality of live-action.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent Michael Ethan to Karachi to operate this system. After the Test series against South Africa, the foreign production company will also use this system in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.
The Buggy Cam has become an essential part of cricket’s live-action in other countries like Australia and England. It was first introduced during the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales.
It was used extensively during England’s home series in 2020 where the cameramen were not allowed to access the ground during matches.
The Buggy Cam is remote-controlled and are basically installed on unmanned aerial vehicles with a stabilizer and 10x zoom head. It offers some unique tracking shots in and around the boundary rope and on the pitch in the changeover between batsmen.
