Author
Shweta Kandel
Sports Analyst & Editorial Contributor
About Shweta
Shweta Kandel is a sports analyst and editorial contributor based in Mumbai.
She writes about cricket and football for ONO TV Sports. Her work focuses on the systems behind the game, rankings, tournament formats and competition rules including Ppayer performance data, the numbers that shape results.
Most sports coverage focuses on what happened. Shweta focuses on why it happened. She studies the structures that govern competition and explains them in clear language. Her goal is simple: help readers understand the rules, data, and decisions behind the final score.
Areas of Expertise
ICC Rankings and Rating Systems
Shweta explains how ICC rankings work across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Her coverage includes rating calculations, points movement, series weighting, and the factors that affect long-term rankings.
Tournament Formats and Qualification Rules
She breaks down how teams qualify for major events and how tournaments are structured. This includes seeding systems, group-stage formats, knockout brackets, and qualification pathways across cricket and football.
Franchise Cricket Auctions
Shweta covers the financial and strategic side of franchise cricket. Her work examines salary caps, retention policies, Right to Match rules, and auction strategies in leagues such as the IPL, SA20, BBL, and ILT20.
Football Competition Rules
Different leagues use different tie-breakers. Shweta explains how competitions resolve level points through goal difference, head-to-head records, playoff systems, and other official criteria.
Football Analytics
She analyzes modern football metrics such as:
- Expected Goals (xG)
- Expected Assists (xA)
- Post-Shot Expected Goals (PSxG)
- Pressing Intensity (PPDA)
- Progressive Carries
- Defensive Positioning Data
The focus is always on what the numbers mean, not just what they show.
Cricket Analytics
Her cricket analysis looks beyond basic statistics. She examines strike rates, economy rates, bowling averages, match conditions, and ball-tracking data to provide deeper context around player performance.
Competition Rules and Regulations
Complex rules often decide major tournaments. Shweta translates official regulations into plain language. Her work covers the DLS method, Super Overs, VAR protocols, playoff structures, and tournament tie-break procedures.
How She Works
Every article starts with evidence. Before publishing, Shweta reviews official rulebooks, governing body regulations, and verified statistical databases.
Her research draws from sources such as:
- ICC playing conditions and competition regulations
- FIFA and UEFA tournament rules
- ESPNcricinfo Statsguru
- FBref
- WhoScored
- Official league statistical databases
Numbers are never presented without context. A statistic means little on its own. Match format, opposition strength, competition stage, and historical trends all matter. Those factors are included in the analysis.
Every article must answer one question:
Does this help the reader understand something they could not learn from a standard match report?
If the answer is no, the story is rebuilt. The goal is not to repeat information. The goal is to add understanding.
Editorial Standards
Shweta's work is guided by three principles:
- Accuracy
- Transparency
- Objectivity
Every claim must be supported by official documentation, historical records, or publicly available data.
Analysis is separated from opinion. When information is incomplete or disputed, that limitation is stated clearly.
She does not publish transfer rumors, unverified injury reports, or speculation built on social media discussion.
Accuracy comes before speed.
All content published under her byline is reviewed before publication. If errors are found, corrections are made openly and transparently.
Platform Disclaimer
ONO TV Sports is an independent sports information platform.
The website does not host, stream, broadcast, or distribute live sporting content.
All articles and resources are published for informational, educational, and journalistic purposes only.
Connect
For editorial questions, corrections, or professional inquiries:
Email: contact@onotv.me
A Simple Promise
Sports are full of rules, numbers, and systems that most fans never see. Shweta's work is built to explain them. No hype. No rumors. No shortcuts. Just clear analysis, reliable information, and a deeper understanding of the games people love.