To me, what i would like to see more of, are environmental impacts. As i feel this is what would drive strategy for team selection, bowling strategies , overall match strategy. If this was implemented well, i think maybe it could lend more towards replayability. At the end of the day, even in AAA Titles like Fifa, you will see all animations after playing the game for a while.
What i would like, is similar to the aspects in International Cricket Captain. i.e.:
- Dynamic Weather ( e.g. Its will rain before start of play on Day 2, therefore the outfield will be slow. Thus reducing boundries) - Do you opt to bat if you win the toss?
- Improved Pitch effects ( Pitch looks like it will favour spinners, therefore it could be more beneficial to select a specialist spinner in the XI instead of mainly pace bowlers. Also having more noticiable turn, the longer the match goes on.)
- Form ( Similar to PES?, whereby players have an indicator of form before a match. This could buff or reduce their stats respectively. Do you select your star bowler if he is out of form? )
I don't know, i feel if there was more of a strategy element to the game, it could be a benefit going forwards. However i also realise that this is probably pretty niche, and not for the casual cricket gaming fan.