LAHORE: In a landmark move to modernise player development, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday installed a state-of-the-art bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) here, becoming the first cricket board in the world to acquire the revolutionary Trueman 3 technology designed to provide players with unprecedented match-simulation practice.
The cutting-edge machine, equipped with a high-contrast LED animation of a bowler on the front screen, synchronises exactly with the release of the ball, offering batters a realistic experience that traditional bowling machines simply cannot replicate.
📸 PCB has installed a state-of-the-art Trueman 3 bowling machine at the National Cricket Academy as part of its continued efforts to provide players with modern training facilities and match-simulation practice
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 6, 2026
Coaches and players can now adjust line, length, speed, swing and height, while individual balls, overs and spells can be saved and used in sequence or shuffled to create random match-like scenarios.
A game-changer for Pakistan cricket
According to the cricket board, the bowler animations are based on legitimate bowling actions, allowing batters to work on their triggers, decision-making and batting sequences in conditions remarkably close to a match environment. This technological leap forward is expected to bridge the gap between net practice and actual match play.
In a video released by the cricket board, Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha was seen facing deliveries from the newly-installed machine, with Director High-Performance Aqib Javed also present to oversee the demonstration.
Director High-Performance Aqib Javed revealed that the PCB is the first cricket board to acquire the machine, which he described as helpful in preparing players “very close” to match situations as it can be programmed according to a batter’s specific requirements.
Javed explains the technology
“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,” said Javed.
“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,” he added.
Javed emphasised that this innovation will give Pakistan’s batters a significant edge in international cricket, particularly in adapting to unfamiliar bowling actions and conditions.
پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ نے نیشنل کرکٹ اکیڈمی میں جدید ٹرو مین 3 بولنگ مشین نصب کر دی۔
جدید بولنگ مشین کھلاڑیوں کو میچ جیسی پریکٹس فراہم کرے گی۔
بولنگ مشین کے ذریعے بیٹرز جدید انداز میں اپنی تیاری کر سکیں گے۔
جدید مشین کے فرنٹ سکرین پر بولر کی ہائی کنٹراسٹ ایل ای ڈی اینیمیشن دکھائی…
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) July 6, 2026
Salman Ali Agha hails modern training tool
Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha echoed Javed’s remarks, saying that the machine will help players to prepare for the challenges of modern-day cricket, including executing innovative shots.
“The biggest advantage of this machine is that the batter can relate his practice to a match situation. As cricket is moving towards the modern day, new shots and new methods are being introduced and this machine helps us prepare for those challenges,” Agha stated.
“It feels like a bowler is running in and bowling. The ball comes with an action, so you have to match your timing like you do in a match. I think this technology will help batters improve further and we will benefit even more from it in future,” he added.
PCB has installed a state of the art bowling machine at the NCA.
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A step towards world-class preparation
The installation of the Trueman 3 machine at the NCA represents a significant investment in Pakistan cricket’s future. The ability to save and replay specific bowling spells allows batters to work on their weaknesses against particular styles of bowling, while the random shuffle feature creates unpredictable practice sessions that mimic the uncertainties of real matches.
This move is part of the PCB’s broader strategy to equip the national team with world-class training infrastructure, ensuring that Pakistan’s cricketers remain competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape of international cricket.
With the trueman 3 now operational at the NCA, Pakistan’s batters have access to a training tool that prepares them not just for the technical demands of the game, but also for the psychological challenges of facing live bowling in high-pressure match situations.
