Trademark Shots of Cricketers

Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game and is one of the most watched sport around the globe. Its popularity has risen with the advent of the shorter version of the game. The things that make a batsman memorable is the style and grace in his batting. It is something which every young cricketer tries to emulate.

Here we bring you some of those particular shots that made the player popular among the fans.

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#1 Douglas Marillier - Marillier Scoop

Marillier played a unique shot by shuffling across the off-stump and guiding the low full-toss over the keeper's head to the boundary line. He was certainly one of the earliest batsmen to popularize this shot.

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#2 Sourav Ganguly - Off Drive

Sourav Ganguly was one of the world's leading batsmen and also one of the greatest captains India had. He was especially prolific through the off side, which earned him the nickname "God of the Off Side".

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#3 David Warner - Switch Hit

Warner effectively changes from a right-hander to a left-hander just before the ball is delivered by the bowler to execute the shot. This stance has been compared to switch-hitting in baseball.

#4 Brendon McCullum - McScoop

"Baz" as the fans call him, is an aggressive batsman who is particularly strong over extra cover. He is adept at using the scoop shot so much so that McScoop was named after him. His shot can be played in sideways of the wicket-keeper.

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#5 Tillakaratne Dilshan - Dilscoop

Dilscoop is considered one of the most entertaining shots. Dilshan used to scoop the ball over the keeper's head. It was developed during the ICC World Twenty20 2009. This shot has been compared to Marillier Scoop.

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#6 Andy Flower - Reverse Sweep

Zimbabwean cricketer Andy Flower knew how to tackle spinners. He is known for the elegant reverse sweep he used to play against the spinners. The troubled nation desperately needs a player of his caliber at the moment.

#7 VVS Laxman - Flick Shot

"I would pay and sit in stadium to watch Laxman's flick", said Adam Gilchrist. VVS Laxman is known for his match-winning and match-saving innings. He is also known for his flick through the area between straight and mid-wicket.

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#8 Kane Williamson - Pull Shot

The current skipper of New Zealand, Kane Williamson is considered as one of the best batsmen of the current generation. He controls his aggression by pull shot. The ball is placed on the ground rather than thumped into the air. He rarely sends the ball soaring into the stands.

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#9 Glenn Maxwell - Reverse Sweep

Glenn Maxwell is known his power hitting in the short form of the game. He has perfected the reverse sweep to the extent that now most of his shots go over the boundary. Most often he gets it correct and people get to enjoy the show.

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#10 Vivian Richards - Hook shot

Vivian Richards is regarded as one of the most feared batsmen of his time. He was a great exponent of the hook and he made it even greater when he did it without wearing a helmet.