Since this patch came out I have been unable to start any AI vs AI casual matches(mens and womens). The game crashes as soon as I okay everything at the options screen. The game will load if I chose to play as a team.
However, I can still play AI vs AI matches using competition mode and I have no issues once the game has loaded (aside from the usual AI shenanigans: getting lost between the wicket, sending in a batsmen to bowl when there are bowlers available, etc).
I've tried deleting my entire Ashes folder in My Games and stopping steam cloud, and starting over with a fresh profile/academy data, but no dice.
I've been running an AI vs AI tournament and this patch almost sunk it a couple of games in, luckily competition mode still works, but it means I have less control over the match conditions.
Thanks.