MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611107727 A) filed by Manipal University Jaipur on September 08, 2026, for A Direction-Controlled Ball Delivery Machine For Cricket Fielding Practice.
Inventors include Deepak; Dr. Deepak Bangari; Dr. Bindiya Rawat; Suryansh Saxena; and Akshay Mehta.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical apparatus that delivers cricket balls, either via a gravity feed hopper or a dual rubber wheel throwing mechanism, in a controlled and repeatable manner so as to enable the practice of catching skills without the need for a full rotation. The apparatus comprises of a vertical/horizontal angle adjustment exit tube which allows the changing of the ball trajectory, a simple control panel for switching on/off and regulating the speed of the throwing mechanism and an optional number of balls count for training management purposes. The entire apparatus can be mounted on a tripod that is adjustable in height and has a reinforced base and has locking wheels to provide stability and portability. This invention will provide a low cost, portable, and reliable means of providing cricket catching training, and provide an excellent means of training for grassroots, coaching academies, and individual practice.
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