Australian opener David Warner is meticulously preparing for the tougher battles ahead in the World Cup by using a new device on his bat. It is a sensor that stores important data like backlift angle and maximum bat speed.

ICC had approved the usage of bat sensor back in 2017 but none of the international batsmen have used it in matches.

A Bengaluru based company has introduced its version of sensor cap named 'Bat Sense' which Warner has been using in practice to collate data to counter pacers.&nbsp;

The sensor chip is fixed on the top of bat handle. Till the time batsman is batting, the data generated on the chip gets stored in a mobile app through 'cloud storage'.&nbsp;

The technical data consists of aspects such as power index, maximum bat speed, rotational angle of the wrists, backlift angle, bat start angle (whether the bat is coming straight or from first slip angle).&nbsp;

Warner's bat sensor has revealed some interesting insights about how he is doing. His bat speed is believed to be 79 kmph.

"I am not sure whether Warner would use the bat with sensor in a match situation but he has been using it in practice sessions," Atul Srivastava, whose company has a tie-up with the ICC, told PTI.

The data collected could prove to be useful for professional players as they will have a reference point, said former Test wicketkeeper and cricket analyst Deep Dasgupta.

"Earlier, the coaches would depend on their natural instinct about angle of backlift or bat speed or the distance between the bat and body, impact. I believe if accurate data can help coaches in guiding their players, then why not," said Dasgupta, who himself is associated with the project, told PTI.

At the moment, the bat sensor usage is at a nascent stage where collating data is the primary objective. 
"The data that will be available is of primary nature. Once a large chunk of data is collected across a cross-section of players, it can be suitably processed by the coaches. Then players can accordingly change their game as per the available data," said Dasgupta.

As of now, none of the current India players are using the bat sensor, which could well be another game-changer in the near future.&nbsp;

Australian opener David Warner is meticulously preparing for the tougher battles ahead in the World Cup by using a new device on his bat. It is a sensor that stores important data like backlift angle and maximum bat speed.

Australian opener David Warner is meticulously preparing for the tougher battles ahead in the World Cup by using a new device on his bat. It is a sensor that stores important data like backlift angle and maximum bat speed. ICC had approved the usage of bat sensor back in 2017 but none of the international batsmen have used it in matches. A Bengaluru based company has introduced its version of sensor cap named 'Bat Sense' which Warner has been using in practice to collate data to counter pacers. The sensor chip is fixed on the top of bat handle. Till the time batsman is batting, the data generated on the chip gets stored in a mobile app through 'cloud storage'. The technical data consists of aspects such as power index, maximum bat speed, rotational angle of the wrists, backlift angle, bat start angle (whether the bat is coming straight or from first slip angle). Warner's bat sensor has revealed some interesting insights about how he is doing. His bat speed is believed to be 79 kmph. "I am not sure whether Warner would use the bat with sensor in a match situation but he has been using it in practice sessions," Atul Srivastava, whose company has a tie-up with the ICC, told PTI. The data collected could prove to be useful for professional players as they will have a reference point, said former Test wicketkeeper and cricket analyst Deep Dasgupta. "Earlier, the coaches would depend on their natural instinct about angle of backlift or bat speed or the distance between the bat and body, impact. I believe if accurate data can help coaches in guiding their players, then why not," said Dasgupta, who himself is associated with the project, told PTI. At the moment, the bat sensor usage is at a nascent stage where collating data is the primary objective. "The data that will be available is of primary nature. Once a large chunk of data is collected across a cross-section of players, it can be suitably processed by the coaches. Then players can accordingly change their game as per the available data," said Dasgupta. As of now, none of the current India players are using the bat sensor, which could well be another game-changer in the near future.

World Cup: David Warner using bat 'sensor' to counter bowling attack

Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa.

&quot;We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in,&quot; he said at the Indian team`s arrival press conference.

The first of the three Test matches starts at Newlands on Friday.

Kohli baulked, though, when it was suggested his team had a chance to make history.&nbsp;

&quot;For us it is about winning sessions, being in the present, executing our skills well, not looking at the history of a particular country we are playing in.&quot;

With 13 of his 17-man squad veterans of India`s 2013/14 tour, Kohli said there was plenty of experience.

&quot;A lot of our players have played here before. But it`s about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now,&quot; said Kohli. &quot;We all understand our own games so much better. As a team we have confidence in our personal skills set.&quot;

Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. &quot;There`s a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches.&quot;

Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club.

&quot;There`s no point in wasting two days, guys going in and scoring quick fifties,&quot; said Kohli. &quot;We`d rather have them do two sessions like today. We can try and prepare the wickets the way we want them.

If you are playing a game there is no room to change the wicket. Here you have the freedom to put more water on the wicket, roll it and make it harder so that tomorrow we have the conditions we want.&quot;

Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa`s fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability.&nbsp;

&quot;Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it,&quot; he said.

Coach Ravi Shastri said: &quot;This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained in experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn`t matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It`s as simple as that.&quot;

Shastri added: &quot;This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible.&quot;

Kohli said the team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party

Indian captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday that his Indian team had the ability to gain a first series win in South Africa. "We have the right kind of bowling attack and the right kind of balance to win Test matches in any conditions we play in," he said at the Indian team`s arrival press conference. The first of the three Test matches starts at Newlands on Friday. Kohli baulked, though, when it was suggested his team had a chance to make history. "For us it is about winning sessions, being in the present, executing our skills well, not looking at the history of a particular country we are playing in." With 13 of his 17-man squad veterans of India`s 2013/14 tour, Kohli said there was plenty of experience. "A lot of our players have played here before. But it`s about the number of games we had played then and the number we have played now," said Kohli. "We all understand our own games so much better. As a team we have confidence in our personal skills set." Kohli said team spirit was the outstanding feature of the touring party. "There`s a sense of intelligence and awareness and that provides the excitement. We know exactly what we need to do come game time. We know how to win Test matches." Kohli said India had made the right decision to cancel a scheduled two-day warm-up match, opting instead for intensive middle-wicket practice at a local club. "There`s no point in wasting two days, guys going in and scoring quick fifties," said Kohli. "We`d rather have them do two sessions like today. We can try and prepare the wickets the way we want them. If you are playing a game there is no room to change the wicket. Here you have the freedom to put more water on the wicket, roll it and make it harder so that tomorrow we have the conditions we want." Kohli said his players expected to be challenged by South Africa`s fast bowlers on pitches with pace and bounce but they were confident in their own ability. "Come the fifth of January we will be ready for it," he said. Coach Ravi Shastri said: "This team is up for the challenge. If you had asked me four years ago I would have said no. But this team has gained in experience. The beauty of this team is that it doesn`t matter which opposition. We look at the pitch and adapt to the conditions. Every game is a home game. It`s as simple as that." Shastri added: "This will be a contest. I can sense our players want this Test match to start as soon as possible."

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