The International Cricket Council (ICC), has named Intel its Innovation Partner for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 beginning June 1 to help enhance player performance, the fan experience and encouraging more people to play the game.
This partnership makes the Champions Trophy the first “smart cricket tournament.”
“This is an exciting announcement for the ICC as we continue to focus on innovation and technology to enhance both the game and the experience of the fan,” ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement. “The innovations we’re working with Intel on for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 are like nothing we’ve seen in the sport before and I’m delighted to welcome them to the ICC family.