Cricket Captain 2022 Features and Steam page

[r_j]

Will the tour matches of the Sri Lankan Development Side be included?

Also would it be possible for the players who played at the U19 World Cup to be added to the database? Whether as free agents or in the squads of their teams (maybe as free agents which could be feasible in New Zealand and possibly Australia, and in their respective teams in England?). Would come in handy for teams like Ireland where they don't have many players currently in-game and where many of these players are on the fringes, having played the emerging interpros or even been called up to the first team on a couple of occasions without making their debut. And for most players in pretty much all the countries participating, it's only a short matter of time before they play domestic cricket anyway.

Would love to be able to play the Irish domestic as well. Been hoping to do so ever since Ireland got test status. Also Zimbabwe seems to have found a solidified groove with their domestic system so hopefully that could be added in the near future? I love how they're overseas players aren't usually big name ones and are usually domestic players like Ben Compton, Nick Gubbins etc.

[Springbok 1970]

I`ve got to agree with Trevfromsussex&Oz, I too would like to see a Historical version, or an expanded list of ATG`s. I have in the past posted a number of players who were selected for tours, but never played in a Test match. Including some of these, possibly from the 1950`s onwards, would I believe, greatly improve the game for people who prefer historical or fantasy series. I note that you say the player database is over 7,000 players, I don`t think a few more ATG`s would make much difference.

[Sureshot]

IS IT TIME TO REMOVE NEW RULES FROM BBL IN GAME?
Dobson says all three rules will be assessed in the off-season and conceded the Bash Boost and -Factor have not had the desired impact.

Until there's confirmation of a rule change, we won't make the change.

[ruby23]

Being a follower as well as user since 2014 versions, following are the points I would like consideration on;

Batsman batting position
In all versions so far, if a batsman is regarded as opener and his skill level is waning in the game, the AI automatically slots after 6 or sometimes even 8 in the batting order. As an example, I had Brandon King slotted at 8 in an ODI game after Russell. I think if the batsman is regarded as Top Order (opener), the AI should necessarily play him within the Top 4 irrespective of skill. Experience should count more than skill in such cases.

Bowler bowing position
In almost all cases, the skill of fast/medium bowler determines their bowling position. In many games against Australia, New Zealand & West Indies for example, Starc is bowling first or second change in Test matches, Cottrell and Roach are bowling second change in limited over matches and Southee & Boult are bowling fist and second change after Jameison & Wagner. Again, there should be some manner in which the AI can determine which bowlers are suited only to open irrespective of their skill.

Test Match Run Rate - Day 3 & 4
While over the years, we have seen quite often that pitches even out on 3rd and 4th days of a Test Match, the run rates during these days are over 4.5 in most cases. Also, in sub-continent wickets, you will see a complete reversal of the trend. I know its difficult, but honestly it doesn't affect the game play that much unless there's a 4th innings chase of 175-250 runs. The team batting last almost always makes it within 40-50 overs on the 5th day (or) crumbles to 100 odd in the same number of overs.

LO / T20 Death bowling
I have noticed this across all versions. One of the opening bowlers in all instances, seem to bowl out before the 40th over, and usually one spinner and one opening bowler bowl at the death. I think, spinners after 45th over in LO and after 18th over in T20's seem quite unrealistic and rare. Maybe this could be tweaked if it does not involve huge coding work.

As far as other aspects such as Tournaments, Fixtures, font kerning issues, etc. I know it must be almost impossible to change without much coding, and so it would be unfair to ask such requests.

[Trevfromsussex&Oz]

Sureshot would there be a way to add the Irish domestic set-up. It's become fairly simple and all you'd need to do is come up with an FC competition. There's a lot of information available about the Irish domestics to the public, and I'd love to help out if need be.

I do look forward to the rest of the game, hoping Glamorgan are now a team to be reckoned with as we've recruited Northeast and Harris.

How about a four team - Leinster, Connaught, Munster, Ulster - Irish option?

[Trevfromsussex&Oz]

Does anyone else want to see a separate version for Historical Series? I've posted enough ideas over the years for some developer to run with. The ATG database of all Test & One Day International plus "Rebel" SA tours could perhaps get a few additions.

[dsedani]

Sureshot

UAE T20 League 2022 is creating a lots of buzz because 3 IPL team are buying the team in this league? Will you be able to include this and release this as a patch once you will get a team information?

[pakhash]

I hope theres more depth on the player database where you can see player profile pages with their stats, info, individual rating out of 5 star, playing style traits i.e. "360 player". Also option for modding player faces would be a nice touch.

[danJ]

One area of the game I hope is improved is in FC/Test winning the toss is way too important to deciding the match because of how the pitch condition works. In real life, the pitch can flatten out and become easier to bat on (e.g. England NZ test happening right now) but on Cricket Captain the pitch always gets worse and worse meaning that winning the toss and bowling first is never the right option, and the team batting first has a huge advantage. In most cases the pitch does get worse as the game goes on, but I would like to see in some cases it holds it’s rating or even improves slightly (maybe if it’s full sun weather). Game is slightly ruined for me in the longer format as I feel the 50/50 of the toss is more influential than anything I do in winning/losing games

[adnanm28]

Sureshot would there be a way to add the Irish domestic set-up. It's become fairly simple and all you'd need to do is come up with an FC competition. There's a lot of information available about the Irish domestics to the public, and I'd love to help out if need be.

I do look forward to the rest of the game, hoping Glamorgan are now a team to be reckoned with as we've recruited Northeast and Harris.

[MartinH]

I notice that the Mac version states that keyboard controls are used . Can the mouse be used instead of keyboard controls on the Mac version ? Also how do the keyboard controls work on the Mac version?

[Sureshot]

Awesome!!!! CC 2022 will be TWO NEW IPL teams and an expanded schedule?

The Indian 20 over league has been updated to the new schedule and teams.

is there south Africa 20 over league in the game?

The new league that starts in January 2023 isn't in the game yet as no information about it has been revealed. Hopefully we can patch this in when we know teams and formats.

I just want to clarify, does the rebalance of youth and regen players mean they won't be as good, or that they need more time to develop and won't be selected for internationals so quickly?

Real and fake youth players are now treated the same in ability generation. As for the criteria for international selection, I am checking this with Chris.

[Alrounder80]

Glad to see we can move between international teams now. Also interested to see how the new batting aggression system works. A big shame to see that associate nations are still not playable.

[FollowedOn]

Out of interest are any new leagues being added like Ireland or Zimbabwe? Or has the new player gen for those countries been improved

[Chabo272]

One topic I cannot find anything about: has the number of playable international teams been increased? E.g. to include the Netherlands, Namibia, Nepal and so on to play a career with?
Must admit that's the main driver behind the decision whether or not to buy the 2022 version for me.