Australia’s captain Pat Cummins has performed lead acts in several triumphs of his country. Now, he will appear in the new animated kids’ cartoon series Snick and Willow. The series centres around two cricket-loving characters on a mission to promote fun, friendship, and fair play through the spirit of the game.
The series produced by Xentrix Studios, follows Snick, an Indian boy, and Willow, an Australian girl who loves bowling fast, as they embark on a global adventure to uncover cricket artefacts and save their local club from developers. “Growing the game of cricket has always been incredibly important to me, what Snick and Willow is doing is really special — it’s a fun, vibrant way to bring cricket to kids everywhere,” Cummins, who is in the West Indies, said.
“I’m especially excited about the role of Willow in the series, and how her journey can help inspire young girls to fall in love with cricket. This show has the potential to leave a real mark on the sport’s future,” said Cummins. Willow is an 11-year-old Australian girl who moved to India with her father, Johnno Evans, the coach of a local cricket team. “While adjusting to a new country and culture presents its challenges, Willow’s outgoing nature helps her embrace the vibrant energy of her surroundings with enthusiasm and curiosity,” her character bio on the Snick and Willow website says.
Even though Cummins’s role has not been finalised, he sees the potential of the series. “Blending adventure, mystery, and sportsmanship, the show is designed to emote with children aged 5-12 and their families, aligning with Cricket Australia’s 2022-27 Strategic Priorities for youth engagement and diversity,” said.
As of now, there are six characters. Apart from Willow and Snick (the captain and a star wicketkeeper of a local club), there are PERCI (Personalized Electro Remote Communications Interface that looks like any cricket ball until it starts beeping, defying gravity and transforming into an all-knowing cricket fact droid), Batin and Balu, Sir Malik, Madam Chair Sunita, coach Evans and Ajun.
