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Xplosiv has released International Cricket Captain 2008 with England’s Monty Panesar game for PC. International Cricket Captain 2008 is claimed to be the most realistic and in-depth cricket management game to date.

The game offers a complete and up-to-date statistical update. Besides, a remodelled game engine and re-designed interface are some of the interesting attributes of the game.

The upcoming game features various match modes including County and International, Match Series, World Cup Series, Exhibition Match etc. In Match Series gamers are allowed to create a Test or One Day series of their choice with any two international teams. On the other hand the World Cup series replays the 2007 World Cup tournament in the West Indies. Players can also play either Twenty20 or a One Day International (ODI) match in Exhibition Match category.

Moreover, International Cricket Captain 2008 also allows players to play against a friend or challenge 1000’s of teams online.

Monty Panesar, Northamptonshire and England’s leading spin bowler said, “International Cricket Captain 2008 has everything a cricket fan could possibly want.” James Spice, Empire Interactive VP of Marketing added, “Monty Panesar is one of the hottest talents in world cricket today and a legend among the England fans. We’re delighted to be working with him on what is the most spectacular version of International Cricket Captain to date.”

Other features of the International Cricket Captain 2008 game are:

More game play options with new coaching and player development attributes

New youth player options, develop and select youth players in your first team squad

Improved 3D game highlights with an extensive range of new diving and slip catch animations

Full range of over 60 classic strokes and aggressive slogs covering classic shots such as; defence, sweeps, drives, cuts, hooks etc
Real-time updates as play progresses

Commentary from Test Match Special’s Jonathan (Aggers) Agnew

The International Cricket Captain 2008 will be available from 27th June 2008. The pricing details of the game have not been revealed as of now.