Allan Border’s Cricket
One of the few computer games recreating cricket, the traditional summer
pastime in many English-speaking countries. The game had different licenses
with well-known cricketers in different countries. It was Audiogenic’s second
cricket game, 8 years after Graham Gooch’s Test Match.
All the international sides are present, with the chance to change the player
data and choose the team yourself. Test match and limited-overs matches are
available, with 1 or 2 innings per team, and you can turn the Leg-before-
wicket dismissal off, which makes the game easier to understand.
There are 3 skill levels – Amateur, Professional and World Class. The bowling
involves positioning a cursor to place the bowl, then controlling the
speed/spin (depending on the type of bowler selected). Batting involves timing
one of the many available shots, and fielding is largely automated.
Allan Border’s Cricket