Photo Credit: Cricket Australia/ Jonathon Rundell
Cricket Australia, in partnership with Australian game developer Big Ant Studios, are excited to announce that the highly anticipated “Cricket 22: The Official Game of the Ashes”, is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
With the Vodafone Ashes Series just around the corner, Cricket 22 is the most robust, substantial game of cricket fans have ever seen, giving cricket enthusiasts and gamers the opportunity to play as their favourite players and teams from all around the world, in some of crickets most historic stadiums.
With Ian Healy and Mel Jones calling all the action, Cricket 22 will be highlighted by the world’s best leagues and competitions, including for the first time every player and team from the KFC BBL and Weber WBBL, the hugely innovative Hundred competition and the Caribbean Premier League.
It will also take the International game to new levels with Australia, England, the West Indies, New Zealand and Ireland all fully licensed, ensuring the game can use real images and names of all players.
Stephanie Beltrame, Cricket Australia Executive General Manager Broadcasting & Commercial said:
“We can’t wait for Cricket 22 to hit shelves around the country as the official game of the highly anticipated Ashes series,” Beltrame said.
“Big Ant Studios has once again delivered the best cricket simulation out there and we’re excited to see the game help cricket reach new audiences this summer.
“It’s also wonderful to see more competitions and broader representation in Cricket 22, reflecting everything that’s great about our national game which prides itself on being a sport for all.”
Photo Credit: Cricket Australia
Ross Symons, CEO of Big Ant Studios said:
“We’ve loved building a cricket game for the new generation – the creative opportunities that it has afforded us has really helped elevate Cricket 22 to the next level,” Symons said.
“From the licenses through to the all-new career mode and commentary team, we’ve worked hard to ensure that this game will surprise and delight veterans and new players alike,”
Cricket 22: The Official Game of the Ashes is available now at the Official Cricket Australia store and on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox online stores. Cricket 22 for Nintendo Switch will be available in January 2022.
Cricket Australia (CA), formerly the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), is the governing body for cricket in Australia. Established in 1905 as the Australian Board of Control for International Cricket, CA manages all national teams, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sides, as well as other national teams. It oversees the organization of Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is, and coordinates home international fixtures.
