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Didn’t like the pay to play idea for such an excellent game absolutely disappointed
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Manage a Twenty20 cricket franchise from player auctions to championship wins. Make strategic decisions on team selection, captaining matches ball-by-ball, and developing talent. Build a lasting club and chase silverware season after season in this deep management simulation.
✓Live player auctions
✓Ball-by-ball match captaincy
✓Player development and training
✓Academy and scouting
✓Sponsor and boardroom management
✓Full season simulation with playoffs
✓Guided coach tutorial
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What's New in Cricket Franchise Manager
1.0.2
September 5, 2026
• All-new Career mode — interview across six global T20 leagues, grow your reputation, and rise to the biggest clubs • A new 3D broadcast match view — watch every ball on the pitch, or tap to switch to the 2D analyst view any time. • For mobile users, the whole game now plays in landscape for a proper broadcast feel. • Day/night matches — take the field under the floodlights at your home ground. • Fresh player portraits, each in their club's colours. • Plus a big pass of polish across the menus, club hub, and match day.
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What is Cricket Franchise Manager?
Cricket Franchise Manager is a single-player management simulation game where you build and captain a Twenty20 cricket franchise. You'll manage everything from player auctions and team selection to in-match captaincy and player development.
How does the player auction work in Cricket Franchise Manager?
The live auction allows you to bid against seven rival clubs to build your squad within a salary-cap economy. You can choose to spend big on star players or hunt for bargains to gain an edge.
Can I captain matches ball-by-ball in Cricket Franchise Manager?
Yes, you captain every match ball by ball. This includes setting batting intent, choosing bowlers, placing fielders, and making DRS reviews when you believe the umpire made an incorrect decision.
What are the player development features in Cricket Franchise Manager?
You can develop every player week by week through training. The game also features an academy to grow your own talent and scouting to find overlooked players.
Does Cricket Franchise Manager have multiplayer?
No, Cricket Franchise Manager is a deep, single-player management simulation. Your career saves on your device, with optional cloud sync available.
Is Cricket Franchise Manager suitable for new cricket fans?
Yes, the game is easy to start with a guided coach tutorial that walks you through your first match. You can play every ball at your own pace or skip ahead.
What platforms is Cricket Franchise Manager available on?
Cricket Franchise Manager is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated 4+ for age appropriateness.
How often is Cricket Franchise Manager updated?
The latest version is 1.0.2, and the game was last updated on September 5, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining gameplay and adding new content to the simulation.