Ever wanted to experience what the Australian captain sees at the crease? Here's your chance
See what Steve sees in 360-degrees
Australian cricket fans can see some of the game's biggest names showcase their skills in a different dimension, thanks to an exclusive behind-the-scenes 360-degree video featuring captains Steve Smith and Meg Lanning.
The video, which also features Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch and Ellyse Perry, sees the players unveil a series of trick shots captured from every angle in a unique 3D experience, with specially-designed helmet cameras filming through the eyes of the players.
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Posted by Optus on Sunday, November 15, 2015
As part of its new three-year partnership with Cricket Australia, Optus customers will be able to get closer to the action than ever before.
Viewers can control the vision on their mobile by tapping and dragging to get the full circle view, or with the YouTube app on an Android device, by simply moving their phone to pan.
Paul Rybicki, Optus’ Head of TV, Mobile Video and Content, says the 360-degree video is just a taste of the hours of on-demand unique cricket content available to Optus customers this summer.
"We’re excited to see customer reactions to this unique piece of content as they experience just the tip of what’s about to come their way through our partnership with Cricket Australia," he said.
Ben Amarfio, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Media, Communications and Marketing said, “This is truly unique content, and gives fans an amazing insight into some of our most exciting cricketers."
With a CA Live Pass on cricket.com.au or the CA Live App, Optus customers can access the best cricket action this summer on their smartphone or tablet devices, powered by Optus’ superfast 4G Plus network.
Customers can also enjoy the CA Live Pass via a mobile broadband or home broadband service. Eligible Optus customers on Optus’ latest mobile plans will also be able to stream live matches on the CA Live Pass, data free.