Take control of cricket's greatest rivalry with Cricket 26, the official Ashes game for Xbox. Manage your team's tactics and player development, then take to the crease with improved batting and fielding controls for precise gameplay.
If you've ever wanted to be a cricket manager or take guard at the crease, Cricket 26 Official Game Of The Ashes delivers both. The new Management Career Mode lets you control lineups, tactics and player development, with every decision impacting your path to glory. Manage injuries, nurture talent, and make crucial calls. The expanded Ashes Mode brings cricket's fiercest rivalry to life, while Pro Team lets you build your squad and test them in Centurion multiplayer. Academy tools let you design and share your own content.
Control reaches a whole new level with enhanced batting and fielding mechanics that let you dictate every delivery and chase down every run with precision. Whether you're grinding through a full management career or jumping into quick matches with mates, there's depth here for serious cricket fans and enough accessibility for newcomers aged 3 and over. Compatible with Xbox One and Xbox Series X, so you can play on current or previous generation hardware. The game comes as a physical disc and releases on 20 November 2025, giving you plenty of time to study the form guide before the first ball.
