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Games Like Cricket Captain 2021

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Cricket Captain 2021 takes to the field for a new season, with improved 20 over simulation, super overs, ODI world championship, international captaincy offers and fastest 50s/100s. Domestic systems, squads and kits have also been updated for the 2021 season.

Reviews: Mixed — 64% — of 76 reviews
Released: 2021-07-13
Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Childish Things Ltd
    Windows

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    Dev: Childish Things Ltd
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: Childish Things Ltd
    Windows

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    Windows

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