Rohit, Rahane and Ashwin to use bat sensors in Champions Trophy

New Delhi: ICC has tied up with Intel technologies to enhance the experience of the game. The world cricket body has decided to use micro chips in the bats of the cricketers to enhance the experience of the game.

Technology giant Intel has developed a sensor, placed on top of the bat handle that provides previously unseen precise details about a player's bat speed and angle of back lift.

Three  batsmen will be picked from each team to bat with the specially crafted bats. According to reports, for India it will be Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya rahane and R Ashwin to use the new piece of innovation

The aim is to both provide more information to television audiences and, longer term, develop a coaching aid.

Other innovations at the Champions Trophy include the use of high-technology drones to provide more in-depth pitch analysis and a virtual reality system that allows fans to experience what it's like to face the world's best bowlers.