No it is does not have the sharpest graphics but the play is pretty authentic and has been played lots in our house. The test matches are virtually over within the first day and it is very unlikely that you would get to the end of the 5th day and get a draw, even if you scored 1000 runs per innings. I have never played Brian Lara Cricket but this game has recent player names, it would however, be good to be able to update these in the future as some players will retire and not get picked in the future.
The game is fun, my 8 year old son is able to play and loves it, it also helps him understand more the rudiments of the game. Get more detail about Ashes Cricket 09 (Wii).
