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For long now cricket fans around the world have been craving a game that would give them the thrill that the likes of EA Cricket gave more than a decade ago. But alas, since the reputed developers gave up production of cricket games, there's been little hope for another cricket-gaming crossover. Plenty of games have come and gone since then but none have had quite the impact that the EA produced game did. Fans in India particularly have been starved of the chance to see their favourite cricket icons on the virtual platform.
While there have been clear disappointments, the advent of technology has allowed competition in the field of cricket gaming to come up quite strongly. The Play Store on Android phones in particular now has a host of cricket games for hardcore gamers to download and play for free. And contrary to critical public opinion, some of these games are actually quite enjoyable. And the best part is, you'll actually be playing with your real-life heroes!
Player rights and licenses for leagues are not easy to procure but some of these attractions have managed to do just that, making their mass appeal even stronger and allowing fans the opportunity to see players on the virtual stage. Keeping that in mind, here are 5 cricket games you can play with Indian cricket team players.
#5 World T20 Cricket Champs 2017
This particular world cup cricket game has been making all the right noises when it comes to fan opinion. Not considered as one of the heavyweights in the field of gaming, the World T20 Cricket Champs series has managed to get a healthy number of downloads on the game and 4+ stars rating overall as well. It should come as no surprise too as the game includes 5 exciting modes to play with.
Net practice mode allows you to train and get ready for big matches while test match mode exists as well for a unique 5-day experience. The best part is you can play with the Indian team too and while player likeness may not be perfect, the game offers enough to the casual gamer to have a fun outing.
#4 Virat Super Cricket
As the name suggests, this game revolves around India's captain Virat Kohli. The game traces the charismatic skipper's career from 2009 till 2017 and allows you to play matches with Virat as the main star. Since the game is all about Kohli, the other Indian players might not be spelled the same way as the original and quite frankly their existence in the game in front of the obvious star seems pretty futile.
Nonetheless, the game has a decent gameplay and Virat as the star of the show makes the game a decent seller in the market. If you're all about Virat Kohli, this game might be the one to get.
#3 Real Cricket
The Real Cricket series is by far one of the most popular cricket-gaming series present today. They have successfully managed to make a niche in the market and continue to put out some excellent games for fans to enjoy.
The game is as authentic as you want, with the best teams in the cricketing world a part of this thrilling adventure. The game allows you to even partake in live player auctions and a mini World Cup gala, all with the aim to give the gamer a complete and wholesome experience. The game has succeeded too, with a high budget and sponsorship from big brands. The 2017 edition is out on the store and can be downloaded for free immediately.
#2 Cricket Career
Zealcity Studios have come out with a cricket game of their own and are calling it Cricket Career. The game's 2016 edition is one of the most popular and has a high rating on the Play Store as well. The game hits the spot with its unique take on a regular cricket match.
The star attraction here is Murali Vijay and the game allows you to play alongside the Indian cricketer and make your own avatar for the game. There is another Indian national star in the game with commentary coming from former cricketer Kris Srikanth.
The game itself has domestic leagues to go with the existing test playing nations and its career mode allows you to learn from Vijay on the way to greatness. It's another enjoyable game but probably best if you're looking for a casual one time play.
#1 Cricket Captain
Along with Real Cricket, another gaming franchise that has made itself obviously one of the favourites is the Cricket Captain series. The 2017 edition of the game makes for an incredibly action-packed experience with the likes of India, England and Australia all among the teams that you can play with.
The player names are all how they are in reality with the game even updating the names as it happens on the real cricket pitch. The numerous modes and improved gameplay make this particular cricket game among the very best for fans to experience cricket in their own hands. James Anderson makes the cover too, so expect this to fulfill all your cricket gaming desires.
