Google creates awesome cricket game Doodle to mark start of the Champions Trophy
The mini-game sees a pair of crickets take on some snails.
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Google Doodles have been home to great mini-games in the past, but the latest animated time-killer might be the best so far.
Released to mark the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Doodle sees players take on the role of a pair of crickets(get it?), batting against a fielding side composed of snails.
![Google Doodle](https://snappa.assets.pressassociation.io/2017/06/01133044/1496320243-397f3bf1ab10e6c76a32c50dded8abde-600x270.jpg)
The controls are simple – one click swings the bat – but just like the real thing it’s all about the timing in this game.
Bringing back memories of PC classic Stick Cricket, it does a fine job of introducing those not familiar with the sport to its basics.
![Google Doodle](https://snappa.assets.pressassociation.io/2017/06/01124716/1496317635-01091379452c02a4d7386454e86d9ca6-600x388.jpg)
Just watch out for the bowling variations.
Players can also share their scores on social media or email them to friends and a search icon that appears at the end of the game (you’ve only got one wicket to play with), enables users to jump to a search about the Champions Trophy and find out more about the competition.