Developer:

Childish Things

Publisher:

Xplosiv

Get the latest version of the world's bestselling cricket management sim, with all new stats database of the full English 2006 season for all players from every Test nation. Can you build, coach and manage your teams to league, cup and international success?

Captain your team in the world's #1 bestselling cricket management sim. England finally reclaimed the Ashes after 18 years of hurt. Can they repeat the feat in 2006/7 Down Under? You are in charge. Select your best team for the Ashes Tests. Have you got what it takes to manage the exciting new talents and at the same time keep the been-there-done-that players motivated and fit?

Extras! Special 2 disk (game and DVD) set of the Official Ashes Fever DVD record of all 5 tests from summer 2005 Ashes England v Australia. 2 Hours of exhilarating TV highlights with player and celebrity commentaries. Enjoy once more Pietersen's flamboyant maiden century. From the first ball at Lords all the way to the bizarre nail biting final days at the Oval. The ultimate companion for every cricket fan

Features:

• Fully up-to-date player database featuring comprehensive and complete rosters from the complete 2006 domestic season along with world stats for all first class players from the Test nations.
• Take control of a First Class team and earn the right to captain your National side.
• Transfers & Team Selection - renew or terminate contracts, sign new talent from youth teams. Win matches to increase your budget to bid for top players.
• Change tactics during matches on an over-by-over or ball-by-ball basis, exploit the weaknesses of each batsman by directing your bowler's line and length.
• Recreate six previous Ashes series including last year's 'Greatest Ever' Test Series, the 'Botham Ashes' of 1981 or the original series in 1882, along with the upcoming series in Australia.
• Full international calendar of every scheduled Test match and One Day International.
• Full domestic seasons including the County Championship (Divisions 1 & 2), Twenty Over Cup, Pro League and Challenge Cup.
• Top the World Test and ODI rankings for participating Test nations, plus the World Cup Championship.
• 6 previous Ashes series; was 2005 the greatest ever Ashes series? Play the next series in Australia or replay classic Ashes including the original 1882 series.
• In-game commentary from Jonathan (Agers) Agnew.