The people behind this
A safety idea only becomes real when umpires, players, clubs and leagues are willing to try it in a live game. Everyone below helped move it from a drawing to a wicket.
Created by
Aashi AnupVandeventer Middle School, Frisco, TexasCo creator
Anish AnupLiberty High School, Frisco, TexasCo creator
Leagues and clubs
Dallas Cricket LeaguePublicly backed the initiative, and took bail guard packages and setup guidance for the 2026 season.Publicly backed
Grand Prairie Cricket ClubFitted bail guards on both Grand Prairie grounds, used through the 2026 season.Used in games
All Stars Frisco Cricket AcademyEarly support, and some of the first trials of the device.Early trials
USA Hub, DallasAdopting bail guards for the fall league.Adopting
On the field
UmpiresFitted the device match after match, watched it through hundreds of deliveries, and gave the practical feedback that shaped the design.Feedback
PlayersPlayed the games that produced every number on this site, and put up with a new piece of equipment on the stumps.Field trials
ScorersRecorded the scorecards the field trial data is counted from.Records
Anish: send me the individual names you want listed, especially umpires, coaches and organisers, and I will add them here with their roles. Two accuracy checks first. I have listed Dallas Cricket League as the only organisation that has publicly backed the initiative, per your note. NTCA is deliberately not listed as a backer, since it has not officially backed it yet, and Grand Prairie and All Stars are described as clubs and academies rather than as endorsers. Correct me if any of that is wrong.
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