Cricket Captain 2023 (2023)

Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically manage lineups and tactics, watching seasons unfold through stats and careful decisions.

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What players say

Players say Cricket Captain 2023 is barely more than a roster update, with a UI unchanged for over a decade and no meaningful new features. Long-time fans are frustrated that issues raised year after year, like poor AI bowling logic and lack of player development tracking, remain unfixed. The increased price adds to the disappointment.

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