Cricket Captain 2022 (2022)

Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A meticulous simulation that puts you in the managerial hot seat, balancing player aggression and match analysis to guide your team through a season of international and domestic cricket.

strategicsimulationanalyticalrealisticcompetitivemethodicaltacticaldata-driven

What players say

Players are split on this entry. Longtime fans say it barely changes year to year and warn those who own the previous version to skip it, while newcomers or players new to the series praise the deep management and addictive match engine. A common complaint is unpredictable batting collapses and AI teams scoring too quickly, making it hard to find a balanced difficulty.

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