Ashes Cricket 2009 is to be released for the Nintendo Wii this August, and gamers will be able to use the Wii Remote to bat and bowl within the game.

The game will feature fully licensed players, kits, and venues from the upcoming Ashes Series, and will enable you to get involved in the action with a number of different gaming modes. You’ll be able to perfect your shot with the Wii Remote, bowl out your opponents with your supreme bowling skill, and lead your chosen country to success/failure in the Series.

Not only will the game feature England and Australia, but six other Test playing nations also.

Ashes Cricket 2009 is bound to be a lot of fun with the Wii Remote, if you’re not a Wii owner however then fear not as the game will also be available for the PS3 and Xbox 360.