Ranking the most stylish batters in history

In international cricket, some players have been batters who utilised their extraordinary technique and became the best. Currently, Virat Kohli, Steven Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root are a few batters who are ruling the cricketing world. The technique has played quite an important role to their success.

Similarly in the 1990s, several cricketers tasted success due to their diligence. Rahul Dravid and Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s defence tactics and potential to stand at the crease helped them become the legends of Test cricket, while Mahela Jayawardene’s versatile batting style made him one of the greatest batters in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Taking this discussion ahead, let’s rank five stylish batters of all time.

Here are the rankings of stylish batters of all time

5. Brian Lara

The West Indies team was a powerhouse of talent during the last three decades of the 20th century. In 1990, the Caribbean side got Trinidadian left-handed batter Brian Lara, who was known for his flamboyant left-handed batting style. He served the Windies team for 17 years and scored more than 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs.

The southpaw was known for playing a variety of exquisite shots such as the cut, pull, and drive. His ability to counter-spin aggressively made him one of the best overseas batters in sub-continent conditions. Avid fans of the sport often recall his signature cover drives.