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How to Play Don Bradman Cricket 14 on PC with Keyboard

December 20, 2015
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Don Bradman Cricket 14 has a new dynamic control system which provides you lot of controlling features. However, if you’re a fan of classic Keyboard control system like EA Sports Cricket 07 or Ashes Cricket 2009, Don Bradman Cricket might be  confusing for you as the game only supports Gamepad/XBox Controller on PC. Well, if you seriously want to play Don Bradman Cricket 14 using your Keyboard, we have a solution for you. In order to play Don Bradman Cricket 14 on PC using your Keyboard without requiring Gamepad, follow the steps below:

  1. Download x360ce and VJoy from the links provided below. You will need these two applications to Map your Keyboard to the Game.

    Download x360ce and VJoy 

  2. Extract VJoy from the archive and then run the ‘VJoySetup.exe”.
  3. Now, extract all the files from the x360 archive to a folder.
  4. Copy all the files from “x360ce_Don Bradman Cricket 14” folder and paste it to your Don Bradman Cricket 14 Installation directory. For ex, C:\Program Files (x86)\Don Bradman Cricket 14.
  5. Now, run VJoy and then click on “Open INI“. Now, select “cricket14.ini” from the VJoy Folder (the folder where you initially extracted the Vjoy Setup Files.
  6. Now, click on “Enable“.
  7. Go to your Don Bradman Cricket 14 Installation folder and then open “XinputTest.exe“. It will show the status as Connected. If it doesn’t show “Connected” then you may be doing something wrong and hence verify the above steps.
  8. Now, minimize the current window (Don’t close the window).
  9. Now open “x360ce.exe” from the same folder and then minimize the window and you can start playing your game.
  10. If it is showing “Not connected” in XInput Test, copy  go to C:\Windows\System32 and copy “dinput8.dll” from that folder and paste it to the Don Bradman Cricket 14 directory, where you’ve installed x360. Replace the file with the copied file.

NOTE: You can change  control mapping from VJoy but the current settings are recommended.

Here are the default keyboard controls:

  • Arrows for shots
  • A for run
  • S to Cancel the run
  • D to Diving
  • Z to Defence
  • X to Power Shot

See Also: Controls Guide for Don Bradman Cricket 14

If you are still facing issues in playing with Keyboard, kindly post in the comments below.

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  • i am still unable to connect, my Xinput test says not connected, and when I run x36oce.exe I get the following error:

    See the end of this message for details on invoking
    just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

    ************** Exception Text **************
    System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly ‘Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35’ or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
    File name: ‘Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput, Version=1.0.2902.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35’
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.UpdateTimer_Elapsed(Object sender, ElapsedEventArgs e)

    WRN: Assembly binding logging is turned OFF.
    To enable assembly bind failure logging, set the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog] (DWORD) to 1.
    Note: There is some performance penalty associated with assembly bind failure logging.
    To turn this feature off, remove the registry value [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Fusion!EnableLog].

    ************** Loaded Assemblies **************
    mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34209 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
    —————————————-
    x360ce
    Assembly Version: 2.1.2.191
    Win32 Version: 2.1.2.191
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Users/Kailash/Desktop/Don%20Bradman/DON%20BRADMAN%20CRICKET%202014/x360ce.exe
    —————————————-
    System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34250 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
    —————————————-
    System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.36337 built by: FX452RTMLDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
    —————————————-
    System
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34239 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
    —————————————-
    System.Configuration.Install
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.33440 built by: FX45W81RTMREL
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration.Install/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.Install.dll
    —————————————-
    System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34209 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
    —————————————-
    System.Core
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34209 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
    —————————————-
    System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.34281 built by: FX452RTMGDR
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
    —————————————-

    ************** JIT Debugging **************
    To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
    application or computer (machine.config) must have the
    jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
    The application must also be compiled with debugging
    enabled.

    For example:

    When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
    will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
    rather than be handled by this dialog box.

  • It still shows not connected in XinputTest.exe ……………What should i do …?

  • it shows not connected.

    when i run xinput test it shows..

    unable to load dll ‘xinput1_3.dll’ : the specified module could not be found.

  • not connected it shows

    when i run xinput test is shows

    unable to load dll ‘xinput1_3.dll’:the specified module could not be found.

  • for those who cannot connect to Xinput.exe , try installing visual c++ 2012 redist and then uninstall vjoy.exe and remove all the files of x360 from your game folder and do the process all over again.
    Steps-:
    1. uninstall vjoy and remove x360 files from game directory
    2. install visual c++ 2012 ( visual c++ 2012 update 4 for windows 10 users)
    3.again install vjoy
    4. click “open.ini” and navigate to your folder where you have extracted “vjoy.zip” or from where you have opened the setup of vjoy.
    then click “Enabled”
    5. then save it and hit “ok”
    6. go to x360 folder and copy all files to your DBC14 directory
    then run Xinput.exe
    i hope this works for you all. 😀
    it worked for me.

  • it still shows “Lost connection to controller 1.Reconnect the controller to continue”
    Please help!!!

  • I got everything right but when i start my game and open menu the cursor goes on by itself, i cannot control it, like it moves from bottom to top by itself continuously. what could be the prob? i am unable to understand it

  • When i open game uparrowkey automaatic press..plz plz plz slove it..automatic arrowkey press

  • I tried everything as said but nothing is working.. it still says not connected… Help out

  • after opening the game it is showing” lost connection to controller 1″… plzz help me with this.

  • i want to use pc keyboard now. but if later i switch to joystick, will it cause any problem to me. any problem to joystick driver etc.?

  • in input test it shows….”x360ce is misconfigured or disconnected.”
    pls help..!

  • i recommend to use droidjoy gamepad and use your mobile as joystick…
    it is working for me

  • I followed the same steps. Vjoy works fine. Xinputtest Showing connected. X360ce works fine but when started the game the keys don’t work at all.

  • MY Vjoy installed correctly but not opening just running in background mine is windows 10 64 bit

  • Do I have to follow these steps everytime.?.. i played it once but when i am trying to play again these controls are not working… I started Vjoy and then opened Xinput and x360 everytime before playing but controls not working. Please advise

  • Comment: I got everything right but when i start my game and open menu the cursor goes on by itself, i cannot control it, like it moves from bottom to top by itself continuously. what could be the prob? i am unable to understand it

  • when i was playing don bradman 14 it shows an error that is “lost connection in controller1 reconnect the controller”

  • ohk ohk i have the answer to your question..Don’t pANIC…I also had the same problem…It was saying X360 is misconfigured or the device is disconnected… First of all do as told, i mean do what the steps have been suggested..in this article. Install especially Direct X and VC++ Redistributable b’coz it is must…after doing everything correctly the step where u might stuck is when u open X360ce(shows picture of joy stick or remote control) so one page opens which is TocaEdit xbox 360 Controller emulator application. In this very page on which everything depends when u open it up something..something must happen this page should not be remain ideal, d moment you open this (X360ce)..one page would pop up which writes new device is connected..I am also giving you the reference video do watch it ..very alertly..One more thing as u will be searching for few videos to get the solution for misreconfigured and not connected..few video says that u need to delete the X360ce.ini(shows picture of gear)..but i found that u do not need to delete anything just make sure u r following each and every step thoroughly.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQxaMHrJs2o

  • i download vjoy . but, i dont get cricket 14.ini file. how to get that .ini file . send any link. help me

  • The buttons are not working means when i press the defensive shot button batsman will stay calm and not only this button all buttons are not working……… Xinputtest is showing connected……..what me wanna do now

  • The buttons are not working means when i press the defensive shot button (/key) batsman will stay calm and not only this button all buttons are not working……… Xinputtest is showing connected……..what me wanna do now

  • I am using keyboard so tell me how to change releasing input ? and i don’t understand how to swing the ball using number pad

  • Its not working
    Its saying lost connection to controller 1 retry to connect controller
    I did every thing which you provide here but its still showing this problem plz provide us solution plzplzplz

  • completed all steps without any error but in game i cant controls my player …it only runs after pressing A button and on pressing Z paused menu opens …..help asap…….

  • when i start the game curser goes on moving from top to bottom.how can i fix this problem

  • everything is okay but when i open x360ce.exe it asks me to load something.. what should I do. if I just minimize and proceed, the game still opens but when I start a match it says :lost connection with controller”…

  • can anybody tell me the button for the jump input while bowling
    it becomes late and every ball goes dead

  • when i open xinput Test it shows to download required files and then download begins after some time the download shoes error

  • i am using win8.1 but when i open xinput it shows not connected i have tried my best….and when opening x360ce it also shows trying to connect but it doesnt work….help me friends……consider it is win 8.1

  • i am using win 8.1 and i have searched and see that vjoy stick is not for win 8.1…but when i tried it install and open and when x360 files paste and opening xinput test it shows not connected and when open x360e it shows searching online for setting and shows not done….so please help me friends and keep it in mind that it is win 8.1…..help and send the suggestion on [email protected]

  • What are the default bowling and batting controls after doing above steps ????having lots of difficulties

  • sir i tried so much…..but when i started the game it is showing that x360ce is misconfigured or dissconnected……sir plz tell what should i do

  • Everything is fine ……but when I start the game big ant comes and then game closes

  • everything connected and xinput says connected
    but when i play controls dont work and my batsman or bowler dont start playing

  • When I opened xiinput it tells me to install .Net Framework 3.5 ….Iam using Windows 8.1……When I click install….It loads for very long time and error appears……Play help me with this……

  • thanks ! it’s great ! but need to know how can i catch a ball !??
    those who say’s it’s fake :
    Plz install properly…..
    before you install someting….. read carefully , the read me file……
    there you find the proper instruction!!!

  • When i open x360ce.exe it was error .it s net framework initialization error . What should i do??

  • Plz help me.when i open x360ce some error come.it is ” to run this application, you must install one of the following version of the .NET Framework v 4.0.30319.
    Contact your application publisher for instructions about obtaining the appropriate version of the .Net Framework .”

    But when i install net framework it blocked issues.

    What should i do???
    Plz help me

  • can anybody tell me the button for the jump input while bowling
    it becomes late and every ball goes dead

  • Every thing is file status also shows connected but when i start the match it shows lost connection to controller 1.Reconnect the controller to continue. What to do.

  • The buttons are not working means when i press the defensive shot button (/key) batsman will stay calm and not only this button all buttons are not working……… Xinputtest is showing connected……..what me wanna do now

  • why the fuck is this showing

    x360 is misconfigured or device is disconnected ..
    but while opening xinputtest it shows connected

  • My status shows connecte but when game starts
    Press A to contiue option comes
    It is not working

  • See the end of this message for details on invoking
    just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

    ************** Exception Text **************
    System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path ‘C:\Program Files (x86)\DBC14\x360ce.tmp’ is denied.
    at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
    at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath, Boolean checkHost)
    at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
    at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode)
    at x360ce.App.Helper.GetFileChecksum(String fileName)
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.MainForm_FormClosing(Object sender, FormClosingEventArgs e)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnFormClosing(FormClosingEventArgs e)
    at System.Windows.Forms.Form.RaiseFormClosingOnAppExit()
    at System.Windows.Forms.Application.ExitInternal()
    at System.Windows.Forms.Application.Exit(CancelEventArgs e)
    at x360ce.App.Win32.WinAPI.RunElevated()
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.Elevate()
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.CopyFile(String sourceFileName, String destFileName)
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.CheckFiles(Boolean createIfNotExist)
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.LoadForm()
    at x360ce.App.MainForm.UpdateTimer_Elapsed(Object sender, ElapsedEventArgs e)

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    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v4.0.30319/mscorlib.dll
    —————————————-
    x360ce
    Assembly Version: 2.1.2.191
    Win32 Version: 2.1.2.191
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/DBC14/x360ce.exe
    —————————————-
    System.Core
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
    CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
    —————————————-
    System
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
    CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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    System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
    CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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    System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
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    System.Configuration.Install
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.0.30319.33440 built by: FX45W81RTMREL
    CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/Microsoft.Net/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration.Install/v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.Install.dll
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    System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 4.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
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    System.Xml
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    Win32 Version: 4.6.1087.0 built by: NETFXREL4STAGE
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    Win32 Version: 5.04.00.2904
    CodeBase: file:///C:/windows/assembly/GAC/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput/1.0.2902.0__31bf3856ad364e35/Microsoft.DirectX.DirectInput.dll
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    ************** JIT Debugging **************
    To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
    application or computer (machine.config) must have the
    jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
    The application must also be compiled with debugging
    enabled.

    For example:

    When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
    will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
    rather than be handled by this dialog box.

  • Yes it worked for me but one thing I need the list of which keyboard key s to play reply me please

  • Yes it worked for me but I want to know which keys in keyboard are used for playing

  • In the game it says lost connection to controller 1. What is the way to fix it

  • I installed don bradman cricket 14 from ocean of games and I downloaded ultra iso,directx,c++ visual redistributable packages and winrar and successfully completed all the errors but finally when I try to open it displays don bradman cricket 14 then big ant studios and then suddenly it returns to the home page what may be the reason ??????? Please help me to fix this issue??? This really irritating me and avoiding me to play don bradman cricket 14 I am using Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit operating system

  • It is showing connected but after opening the game it shows lost connection to controller 1

  • Unable to open vjoy app after installation. On clicking the icon to open the app nothing happens

  • hi please help iam nit able to install x360 on my pc because it is windows 7 i also not install microsoft netframework is not installing pls gelp

  • unable to start the match. it is asking to press A. Which key i need to press? the A is not working.

  • Its 100% working I take 3 days to know my mistakes and fix try many times
    Battings controls.are good BUT HOW TO BALL WITH FAST BOWLER WITH keyboard IT TOO COMPLICATED PLEASE HELP ME

  • its showing NOT CONNECTED when i open XInputTest.exe
    plzz help me
    i want to play this game badly.

  • the controller issue is solved but after opening the game no keys are working . i am pressing a, s, d, z, x and arrow keys as well but no response.

  • press a to continue is coming on screen and a button is not working.Sir please help me as fast as you can..pls

  • Does this not work on Windows 10? The game still says “Lost Connection to Controller 1”

  • Hi. just followed your instructions to the text and it also showed “connected” status. But when game is run none of the control works. Any idea what’s the issue?

    PS: simple navigation control (arrow keys, enter, esc, etc) were already working even before installing vjoy.