McGrath to be the face of Wii Cricket game

Glenn McGrath and his two children has been announced as the face of upcoming Wii game Cricket, reported the Australian media. McGrath will star in the games advertising campaigns and be actively involved in press activities with Shane Warne and Sir Ian Botham also playing a prominent role in the game as commentators.

McGrath's accuracy and longevity helped make him one of the most prominent athletes in the sport and is elated at being involved in such a project.

“It’s always refreshing to see new and unique ways of bringing the game of cricket into lounge rooms across the country and being accessible to families," said McGrath. "Being involved in the game at the highest level is a truly amazing experience and being able to assist in letting fans of the game simulate this is fantastic.”

Gamers will have the opportunity to emulate his success, playing as one of the fully licensed teams from Australia or England or one of six other international squads with in some of the world’s most recognisable stadia.

“After playing this game I almost feel like pulling the bowling boots out again and having another crack at the Poms,” says McGrath.

Cricket will enable up to four players to take to the field in a variety of game modes including the iconic Ashes Series, Test Matches and limited over games including 20 overs.

Batsmen will use the Wii Remote to drive, cut and slog their way through an innings. When fielding, players will use the Wii Remote to shine the ball, set their field and bowl accurately applying swing/turn to their deliveries in order to take those all important wickets.