New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The upcoming India vs New Zealand multi-format series will see the use of a new innovation - Virtual Eye's Sonic Technology. It will be used for the first time in a cricket match as a part of the Decision Review System (DRS). New Zealand is hosting India for five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The tour starts with the first T20I on Thursday in Christchurch.

The approval of the technology by the International Cricket Council (ICC) applies to the upcoming India series in New Zealand, with any future use of the the innovation remaining subject to the ICC's ongoing accreditation and approval processes.

Sonic uses advanced audio-analysis technology to assist third umpires in reviewing potential bat-ball contact. The ap...