According to a recent report by MoneyControl, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is in advanced negotiations to back Bengaluru-based LightFury Games. If finalized, this landmark agreement will mark the global governing body’s first direct investment into a startup. Check more information on ICC and LightFury Games.
ICC in talks with LightFury Games for eCricket
The proposed deal is set to award LightFury the ICC’s official global gaming rights across mobile, PC, and console platforms. For the ICC, this strategic move represents a vital shift toward deepening fan engagement through interactive digital entertainment, moving beyond traditional live broadcasting
eCricket Roster: Over 600 Licensed Players
At the heart of this partnership is LightFury Games’ flagship title, “eCricket.” Redefining the scale of cricket gaming, the studio has secured rights for more than 600 officially licensed international players—comfortably delivering on the promise of a 500+ player roster.
Facilitated through the Winners Alliance and the World Cricketers’ Association, the massive player pool spans major cricketing nations, including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Fans will be able to play as fully licensed superstars like Pat Cummins, Joe Root, Travis Head, and Chris Gayle. Each athlete is recreated with individual character models, specific overall ratings (OVT), and deep statistical systems that mirror their real-world tendencies and on-field impact.
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Next-Gen Features and Deep Realism
Slated for a 2026 release, “eCricket” is being built on the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 with a mobile-first design approach. The development team is prioritizing hyper-realism through advanced motion capture technology that translates authentic professional cricket movements directly into the game.
Key features include highly detailed environments with layered pitch textures that visually reflect worn-out surfaces and real-time conditions. The game will also boast physics-led gameplay, strategic batting and bowling systems, progressive performance models, and dynamic AI commentary. Together with broadcast-style match presentations, these mechanics ensure that every match feels distinct, strategic, and highly authentic.
LightFury Games Backed by Cricketing Legends
LightFury Games is aggressively pushing the boundaries of what Indian game development can achieve on the global stage. The studio has already attracted strategic financial backing from elite Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. By combining the ICC’s potential backing with an unprecedented licensed roster and AAA technical ambition, LightFury Games is positioning “eCricket” to become the definitive virtual cricket experience for fans worldwide.
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