India, June 11 -- Metasports Interactive has rolled out a new Hitwicket update that changes two parts of the cricket multiplayer game players feel often: the final overs and the chat window. The update adds Champion, a new Caribbean fast bowler built for death-overs pressure, and revamps Global Chat to help players find matches, friends, and alliances faster.

For a game with more than 18 million players across 109 countries, this is a practical update. It is not just about adding another character. It is about giving players more control in the moments when matches usually swing.

Champion is the headline addition. The new playable character will be available through an Exclusive Player Box and is built for the last two overs of a match....