A few observations from playing ICC 2012 on the ipad.
1. Still the biggest problem with the game is not the data, nor the interface but unrealistic player selections. As a Glamorgan captain, I do not expect my international player - Marcus North - to be selected for the national side, considering he hasn't played international cricket since the 2009 Ashes. That is just one example, and there are countless, countless others. The ICC team place so much emphasis on real-life fixtures and tours, yet it seems not as much time on player selections. Tim Paine should not be in the Australian Test side, as again, he has not played international cricket in 4 years.
2. So many wickets fall after a batsman has just hit a 4. I almost know exactly when a wicket will fall. Does anyone else notice this? Also, I have noticed lots of players getting out for odd numbers, 21, 31, 41, 51.. is there research that confirms that players for more regularly on odd numbers? Keep this in mind next time you play and you can be sure that 1/3 wickets fall after a boundary is hit.
3. I have played the game since 1998, but have never seen a run out and the non-strikers end. Why?
4. When selecting your team, using the default "combined" listing, it displays players innings - not matches played. Not sure why this was changed but I am not a fan?
5. After many years of annoyance, I am happy that most Australian games are now played at the SCG/MCG. For so long, you would only play at these grounds every 4-5 years during a 5-Test home Ashes series. The design team did a great job on these grounds, so it makes sense to use them often.
6. Maybe it is my lack of skill, but I have noticed that if you are lucky enough to remove the top and middle order early, you can be assured that the opposition number 8 and 9 will put on a 150 run partnership. It's difficult to remove sides for poultry totals.
Day-night ODI games would be a wonderful addition, as well as rain-weather interrupted ODI/List-A games. Let's face it, 99.9% of limited-overs games are played under floodlights.
Recent additions of the Aussie domestic season and the IPL has breathed new life into the game, yet there is still nothing as fulfilling as a full county season.
Overall, a solid and still very enjoyable game. I am actually playing the game a lot more than I used to on the iPad - a wonderful addition.
1. Still the biggest problem with the game is not the data, nor the interface but unrealistic player selections. As a Glamorgan captain, I do not expect my international player - Marcus North - to be selected for the national side, considering he hasn't played international cricket since the 2009 Ashes. That is just one example, and there are countless, countless others. The ICC team place so much emphasis on real-life fixtures and tours, yet it seems not as much time on player selections. Tim Paine should not be in the Australian Test side, as again, he has not played international cricket in 4 years.
2. So many wickets fall after a batsman has just hit a 4. I almost know exactly when a wicket will fall. Does anyone else notice this? Also, I have noticed lots of players getting out for odd numbers, 21, 31, 41, 51.. is there research that confirms that players for more regularly on odd numbers? Keep this in mind next time you play and you can be sure that 1/3 wickets fall after a boundary is hit.
3. I have played the game since 1998, but have never seen a run out and the non-strikers end. Why?
4. When selecting your team, using the default "combined" listing, it displays players innings - not matches played. Not sure why this was changed but I am not a fan?
5. After many years of annoyance, I am happy that most Australian games are now played at the SCG/MCG. For so long, you would only play at these grounds every 4-5 years during a 5-Test home Ashes series. The design team did a great job on these grounds, so it makes sense to use them often.
6. Maybe it is my lack of skill, but I have noticed that if you are lucky enough to remove the top and middle order early, you can be assured that the opposition number 8 and 9 will put on a 150 run partnership. It's difficult to remove sides for poultry totals.
Day-night ODI games would be a wonderful addition, as well as rain-weather interrupted ODI/List-A games. Let's face it, 99.9% of limited-overs games are played under floodlights.
Recent additions of the Aussie domestic season and the IPL has breathed new life into the game, yet there is still nothing as fulfilling as a full county season.
Overall, a solid and still very enjoyable game. I am actually playing the game a lot more than I used to on the iPad - a wonderful addition.
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