World Cup 2019: Team India invests in monitoring player load management

The high-resolution units are worn in a base layer vest and sit in a fitted pocket between the shoulder blades that will keep track o players' physical condition

Ahead of the much-awaited ICC Cricket World Cup, the Indian cricket team management has come up with a new system to manage the workload of the players. It’s a ‘GPS performance tracking and analysis’ that would help to keep a tab on their physical condition. “The BCCI has enlisted the help of GPS performance tracking and analysis to make sure Ravi Shastri's squad is in peak physical condition ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the end of May,” a statement said. “A deal has been struck with STATSports. The UK-based sports tech company are global leaders in the industry with a renowned client list which includes the national soccer teams of Brazil, England, Germany, Portugal & clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and many more,” the statement read. The high-resolution units are worn in a base layer vest and sit in a fitted pocket between the shoulder blades. They measure hundreds of physical metrics including distance, speed, acceleration, deceleration, high-speed running, and dynamic stress load. And, vitally, allow the fitness team to carefully manage players' workloads, and injury rehabilitation programmes. Two-time champions India led by Virat Kohli, take on South Africa in their opener on June 5. The World Cup is starting from May 30 in England and Wales.