ITC is a Cricket Test Match simulator that utilizes statistical data for accurate representation of game outcomes.
One of the standout features of International Test Cricket is its statistical-based model for Test Matches. The software uses complete player averages and records that are calculated to create a realistic gaming experience. Users have the option of playing against either an intelligent CPU opponent or a human opponent, and can select teams from a squad of 20 players, which makes it easy to create customized teams.
International Test Cricket also offers users the ability to play up to six Tests in a Series, and to select team/batting/bowling aggression. Additionally, users can select batting/bowling order and choose pitch/ball/bounce/weather/outfield conditions, something which adds to the level of realism and the overall experience.
The software’s form ratings for batting/bowling/fielding, league option with two squads, the ability to print scorecards and records, as well as file scorecards and records or output them as HTML, make it an all-encompassing solution for anyone seeking to enjoy a thoroughly simulated Test Cricket experience.
The enhanced version of the software offers additional features, including saving all records and averages calculated to the hard disk at the end of every series, which is useful for ongoing play. The latest version of the software is always dispatched, and the software comes with a 20 player squad for each of the nine Test playing countries: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Zimbabwe. The software has been designed to have the position saved to disk and continued at a later date, and allows for the use of multiple databases.
Users can select which database to use each time they initiate the software, with the added feature of outputting the ball by ball play to a text file. There are also archive options for completed Series and Leagues, which can be viewed at a later date by other users of the software, even if they do not have the database originally used. The software also allows for adding, editing, and deleting players/squads/grounds from the database.
The league option in the enhanced version allows users to have up to ten squads playing, and it also offers the ability to play a Play by Mail (PBM)/Play by e-mail (PBeM)/Office Pool League. The software also comes with the added benefit of users’ names and addresses appearing on the title screen, giving a personalized feel to the gaming experience. In conclusion, International Test Cricket is a world-class solution for anyone who wants to enjoy an all-encompassing statistical-based simulation of the Test Cricket experience.
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