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Cricket Expert - AI Evaluation at Mercor
posted 10 months agoCricket Expert | $19–66/hr | Remote (US, South Africa, India)
Mercor is seeking cricket experts—passionate fans, sports journalists, commentators, and former or semi-professional players—to evaluate AI-generated cricket commentary and analysis. Watch cricket games in real time and help refine AI's understanding of cricket reasoning, storytelling, and strategic insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Game Evaluation: Watch cricket matches and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis
- Performance Scoring: Rate the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage
- Context Assessment: Evaluate the AI's understanding of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions
- Error Detection: Identify factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies
- Feedback Reporting: Provide clear written feedback highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities
- Collaboration: Work with analysts and developers to enhance AI's cricket-specific reasoning and realism
Required Qualifications
- Cricket Expertise: Deep understanding of the game through playing, coaching, commentating, or passionate fandom
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate cricket strategies, narratives, and statistical insights
- Communication Skills: Strong written English and ability to clearly articulate nuanced cricket insights
- Tech Readiness: Comfortable using online evaluation tools and dashboards
Compensation
- $57–66/hour for US and South Africa-based applicants
- $19–22/hour for India-based applicants
- Independent contractor classification
About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, thousands of professionals have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.