Custom Fields & Player Data Enhancement
Rich player profiles with custom fields. Auto-detected from Excel, searchable, and live on auction cards.
Enhancing Player Data with Custom Fields
Beyond the default fields (name, role, phone, base price), CricSmart lets you add custom fields to enrich player profiles. These fields appear on player cards during the live auction and help team owners make better-informed bidding decisions.
Field Types
CricSmart supports four field types:
- Text: Free-form text (e.g., batting style "Left-hand", bowling style "Right-arm off-spin")
- Number: Numeric values (e.g., jersey number 45, base price 500000)
- Dropdown: Pre-defined options (e.g., batting style: Left/Right; bowling style: Fast/Medium/Spin)
- Image: Image upload (e.g., player photo, action shot)
Auto-Detection from Excel
When you import players from Excel (Step 2), any extra columns beyond the standard ones are automatically created as custom fields. If your Excel has "Batting Style", "Jersey Number", and "CricHeroes Link" columns, they become custom fields automatically — no manual configuration needed.
This is a huge time-saver. Most leagues already have rich player data in their spreadsheets. Just include the columns in your import and they'll show up on player cards during the auction.
Searchable Fields
Custom fields are searchable in the player pool. Looking for all left-handed batsmen? Search by batting style. Need players with a specific bowling style? Filter by your dropdown field. This makes managing large player pools much easier.
Display on Live Auction Cards
During the live auction, custom fields appear on player cards alongside the standard information (name, role, grade, base price). Team owners see batting style, bowling style, jersey number — whatever fields you've configured — right on the card. This helps them make data-driven bidding decisions in real-time.
CricHeroes Integration: If you've linked CricHeroes profiles, real batting and bowling stats appear on the cards too — a CricSmart exclusive that no other platform offers.
Creating Custom Fields
Go to Fields
From the auction dashboard, navigate to Custom Fields. This is where you create and manage all custom fields.
Create Custom Field
Click "Add Field". Enter a name (e.g., "Batting Style") and choose a type (text, number, dropdown, image).
Choose Type
Text for free-form, number for stats, dropdown for fixed options (add the options), image for photos.
Fields Appear on Player Cards
Once created, fields show on player cards during the live auction and are searchable in the pool.
Custom Field Features
Multiple Field Types
Text, number, dropdown, and image fields. Cover any player attribute you need.
Auto-Detect from Excel
Extra columns in your Excel import become custom fields automatically. Zero manual config.
Searchable
Search and filter the player pool by any custom field. Find left-handed batsmen instantly.
Card Display
Custom fields appear on player cards during the live auction for informed bidding.
Benefits of Rich Player Data
Rich Player Profiles
Go beyond name and role. Show batting style, bowling style, jersey number, stats — full profiles.
Better Bidding Decisions
Team owners see relevant data on auction cards. Data-driven bids instead of guesswork.
Flexible Data
Create any field you need. Every league is different — adapt the data model to your requirements.
No Manual Work
Excel import auto-detects extra columns as custom fields. Your existing data just works.
Player data is enriched. Next: invite co-admins and set up access control.