To play with multiple players using only one keyboard, you can use the Keyboard Splitter utility to emulate Xbox 360 controllers. Since the game does not natively support multiple players on a single keyboard, this preset allows you to map specific keys to virtual controller inputs.
On the desk sat a single, battered keyboard. Beside it sat his younger brother, Kian, vibrating with ten-year-old energy. They had one copy of Cricket 19 , one PC, and zero controllers. keyboard splitter cricket 19 preset
Note: This is a single-player focused preset that assumes a QWERTY keyboard and Cricket 19 keybind customization. To play with multiple players using only one
: Keep the Splitter running and "Start" the emulation before launching Cricket 19. The game will now detect a "controller" instead of a keyboard. Common Issues Diagonal Input Beside it sat his younger brother, Kian, vibrating
: Ensure you are using the latest version (v2.3.0.0 or higher) to avoid application crashes reported in older versions. Menu Navigation
Cricket 19 , developed by Big Ant Studios, is widely regarded as one of the most realistic cricket simulations ever made. However, it presents a significant hurdle for PC players: it does not officially support keyboard and mouse gameplay. For many gamers—particularly those in regions where gaming controllers are expensive or hard to find—this limitation is a dealbreaker. The game assumes every player has access to dual-analog sticks for precise bowling and batting directions, leaving the standard keyboard user in the dark.