The Influence Of Technological Changes Upon Players’ Performance: Mediating Role Of Selection Standards

Abstract

This study examines the impact of technological advancements upon players’ performance, with a focus on mediating role of selection standards. The research was conducted over a survey of students enrolled in selected HEIs, Pakistan. The present study employs quantitative research design, utilizing structured questionnaires to collect data from the sample of students with a keen interest in cricket. The participants were asked to provide their [1]perceptions and experiences regarding the influence of technological changes on players' performance, along with mediating role of selection standards. In this regard, variables were carefully selected from the existing literature from different perspectives, converted them into theoretical framework and extracted the hypotheses based upon relationships among research variables of different nature. The results indicate that selection standards play crucial mediating role in determining the extent to which these factors affect performance outcomes. The implications of findings are discussed in terms of their relevance for cricket coaching, talent identification & player development. The study contributes to existing literature by providing empirical evidence on interplay amid technological factors in shaping players’ performance.