Cricket Captain 2021 (2021)

Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing Cricket Captain 2021 feels like immersing oneself in a deep, stat-driven management sim where every match and season requires careful tactical planning.

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What players say

Players split on whether incremental yearly updates justify the purchase. Long-time fans say the series has barely changed since 2010, with dated graphics and a divisive bowling interface. Diehards praise the unmatched depth of the simulation, the accurate international calendar, and addictive stat-rich management, calling it the only worthwhile cricket management game.

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