Home Entertainment Suppliers and Big Ant Studios have announced that Don Bradman Cricket 17 will be getting a retail and digital release December 22 on Xbox One and PS4. Just in time for the Boxing Day Test. The development team behind Don Bradman Cricket has advised us that this year's outing sees a number of improvements from the career mode to batting, bowling, and yes, fielding.

“We have built completely new batting, bowling and fielding mechanics based on player feedback,” Big Ant Studios CEO, Ross Symons said. “With Don Bradman 17 releasing right in the heart of the Aussie cricket season, we’re looking forward to players recreating the classic moments of the summer of cricket in their homes.”

“We were overwhelmed by the success of our first run at Don Bradman Cricket,” Symons added. “To this day players from around the world play it daily, whether they are simulating their favourite test team matchups, or playing games with as little as one over each side. We think they’re going to love the enhanced career mode, refined on-field mechanics, and enhanced visuals and animation. After all, many of the changes came as a direct result of feedback from our most dedicated fans.”

A PC version is expected in January.