Australia Captain Pat Cummins Joins Animated Cricket Series

Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins is set to feature as a character and ambassador in the upcoming animated kids' series Snick and Willow, produced by Xentrix Studios Australia. The show follows two young cricket enthusiasts, Snick from India and Willow from Australia, as they embark on global adventures to find cricket artifacts and save their local club, promoting themes of teamwork, cultural exchange, and fair play. Willow, an 11-year-old Australian girl who moves to India, serves as an inspiring figure for young girls, with Cummins expressing enthusiasm about her role and the series' potential to grow youth cricket participation worldwide. While Cummins's specific animated character is still being developed, his involvement brings star power and aligns with Cricket Australia's strategic goals for youth engagement and diversity. The series also features a robotic cricket ball named PERCI and aims to blend sportsmanship, adventure, and mystery targeted at children aged 5 to 12 and their families. Additionally, cricket legends like England's Ian Botham are involved as ambassadors, emphasizing the show's commitment to multiculturalism, diversity, and gender equality.