Kabuni announced its AI-enabled coaching platform for cricket at the inaugural Playtime 2026 event in Mumbai. The company is launching a new training tool that uses artificial intelligence to provide real-time coaching and performance feedback to athletes. AI coaching using the cricket platform aims to provide structured training to players of all abilities.To coincide with the launch, Kavni has announced a ‘Super Coach’ line-up featuring former and current cricketers including Sourav Ganguly, Shane Watson, AB de Villiers and Shreyas Iyer. The platform is designed to provide personalized coaching through AI-driven analytics, and users can train and receive feedback using their smartphones, the company said.
How Kabuni’s AI coaching platform works
At the heart of the platform is Kabuni PlayOS, the company’s proprietary technology that analyzes player movements during training sessions in real time. The system assesses factors such as timing, balance, alignment, footwork, and sequencing before providing feedback to help users improve their technique. Kavni said the technology was trained using performance data from professional cricketers and aims to replicate aspects of structured coaching commonly found in cricket academies.The company said its goal is to complement, rather than replace, coaches and trainers by providing coaching support. Kavni said they chose India as their first market citing the country’s large cricketing community and established sports ecosystem. The company plans to conduct an initial testing phase in India and work with sports organizations before expanding internationally later this year.Nimesh Patel, founder of Kavni, said: “The biggest barrier for too many young cricketers in India is access to quality coaching, competitive pathways and consistent development. Kabuni was designed to change that. By combining AI-powered coaching with new youth competitions, we are creating a platform for all young players to train, improve and be recognized, no matter where they are or what their background is.”
Kabuni “” releasedWant to play for a legend? ?”campaign
Alongside the platform’s launch, Kabuni announced a national campaign titled “Play for a Legend?” The initiative will give players between the ages of 12 and 16 the opportunity to compete for a spot on a team led by a super coach. Participants will train using the Kabuni platform, participate in regional and national trials, and compete to select teams to advance to the national youth tournament.The company said the program aims to create further avenues for young athletes while providing structured coaching and competitive opportunities.
