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MUMBAI, FEB 9: Cartoon Network became the latest to join the cricketing hoopla prevalent in the country by launching Toon Cricket at the ...

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MUMBAI, FEB 9: Cartoon Network became the latest to join the cricketing hoopla prevalent in the country by launching Toon Cricket at the Cricket Club of India here this evening.

Toon Cricket comprises a two-day extravaganza featuring world famous cartoon stars, professional cricketers and kids, informed Michael Richter, vice-president, marketing for TNT amp; Cartoon Network Asia Pacific while addressing newspersons today. The two-day event presented by Coca-Cola will be held at the Andheri Sports Complex on March 20-21 and at Harbaksh Stadium in New Delhi on March 27 amp; 28.

Two popular Cartoon Network characters 8212; Scooby-Doo and boy genius Dexter 8212; will lead the teams which will also include other toon8217; stars Tom amp; Jerry, Fred amp; Wilma Flintstone, Dino and Yogi Bear. Each team will comprise of eight players and will have gimmicks, interactive challenges and routines choreographed into the game. An added attraction is a Toon Cricket Clinic on day one of the events in both cities.

Kids will have to choosethe toon star8217; they think would make the best cricketer and write to Cartoon Network. Further details of the contest will appear on Cartoon Network from February 15.

 

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