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Title: Most stylish batsmen
Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 15, 2014, 08:41:11 PM
Who's the most stylish batsmen guys. I think it's got to be  either Mohammad  Yousuf  or VVS Laxman.
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Post by: ProCricketer1982 on September 15, 2014, 08:43:43 PM
Flintoff
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Post by: smilley792 on September 15, 2014, 08:46:40 PM
David warner
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Post by: fros23 on September 15, 2014, 08:47:13 PM
Steve Smith
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Post by: InternalTraining on September 15, 2014, 08:50:21 PM
Gordon Greenidge
Saeed Anwar
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 15, 2014, 08:50:34 PM
Flintoff

Haha i know some club cricketers  more stylish then him
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Post by: The Palmist on September 15, 2014, 08:51:46 PM
Play wise I always loved the flamboyance of Sehwag and Lara.

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Post by: joeljonno on September 15, 2014, 08:55:38 PM
Ian Bell has some nice traditional shots.

Richie Richardson's floppy hat was stylish too.
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 15, 2014, 08:56:22 PM
Saeed Anwar played beautiful shots especially in his 194 against India. 
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 15, 2014, 09:01:55 PM
Thorpe, could've watched him bat all day!
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Post by: joeljonno on September 15, 2014, 09:04:22 PM

Thorpe, could've watched him bat all day!

Yeah, I'd second that. Looks good AND wore a headband.
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Post by: RSpall on September 15, 2014, 09:10:02 PM
Joe root has a new style of batting, opens up his shots to 360 degrees.
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 15, 2014, 09:11:46 PM
Nearly  forgot about Muttiah Muralitharan playing  those over head swats through  midwicket like he was playing tennis.
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Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 15, 2014, 09:14:10 PM
Back in the day and when in form Alex Stewart was class as was Thorpe and also Ramprakash

Modern day Ponting, even though his Aussie was simply class

One also that catches my eye is Ballance
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Post by: m.lalli on September 15, 2014, 09:16:49 PM
Azarhuddin, Gower and Thorpe for me. Although (in Gower and thorpe) I think lefties are more pleasing on the eye.
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Post by: Stuey on September 15, 2014, 09:20:14 PM
Mark Waugh; Richie Richardson; Gower.
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 15, 2014, 09:21:50 PM
Azarhuddin, Gower and Thorpe for me. Although (in Gower and thorpe) I think lefties are more pleasing on the eye.

Very  ture they just make shots look more classy
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 15, 2014, 09:22:21 PM
Azarhuddin, Gower and Thorpe for me. Although (in Gower and thorpe) I think lefties are more pleasing on the eye.
This! Lefties always look more elegant/stylish at the crease.
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Post by: crictech on September 15, 2014, 10:16:02 PM
Ian Bell is one of the most stylish. I used to like to watch Graeme Hick in full flow
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Post by: Silver Bullet on September 15, 2014, 10:32:35 PM
Ricky Ponting - though I agree with the lefties sentiment.
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Post by: Twelfth Man on September 15, 2014, 11:20:14 PM
A Ricky Ponting in full flow was always a pleasure to watch, and somebody who got me interested in cricket by watching him. I'm a bit bias but I enjoy watching Clarke bat.. especially using his feet to spinners, one of - if not - the best at it!
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Post by: leeroy on September 16, 2014, 12:25:25 AM
Damien Martyn for days, so relaxed and his timing was incredible.
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Post by: tugga on September 16, 2014, 12:28:16 AM
Damien Martyn for days, so relaxed and his timing was incredible.


Yeah, was just about to say this. Unbelievable timing

Watch this people: 2 effortless fours in cricket, timing from the heavens. Block = 4 runs. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY-r1HSqx3M#)
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Post by: leeroy on September 16, 2014, 12:37:59 AM
That video is amazing!! Never seen anything quite like that before.
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Post by: potzy248 on September 16, 2014, 02:02:42 AM
No contest. Mark Waugh. Those leg side shots
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Post by: gerhard303 on September 16, 2014, 02:09:10 AM
Mark Waugh; Richie Richardson; Gower.
This. Although I'd substitute Carl Hooper for Richie Richardson.
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Post by: Manormanic on September 16, 2014, 05:28:39 AM
Mark Waugh or Brian Lara for me, though Michael Vaughan briefly threatened to reach that level of style and class in 2003/4
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Post by: El Nino on September 16, 2014, 05:54:05 AM
Yep, Damien Martyn and Mark Waugh, although a little bit different, loved watching Nathan Astle bat.
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Post by: Manormanic on September 16, 2014, 06:24:46 AM
loved watching Darren Lehmann bat, but he was something slightly different...
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Post by: sarg on September 16, 2014, 06:39:56 AM
David Gower, Mark Waugh.
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Post by: Stuey on September 16, 2014, 07:05:06 AM
I'm a huge ponting fan, my favourite bat, but not sure you could class him as stylish, certainly brilliant at managing his game. I reckon we could squeeze Sangakarra in as well. Watching Mark Waugh bat is something else, he makes it look so easy.
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Post by: Byo on September 16, 2014, 07:05:49 AM
Sir Viv was always amazing to watch.
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Post by: thegowerwaft on September 16, 2014, 07:16:32 AM
Brian Charles Lara and that drive.....
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Post by: tim2000s on September 16, 2014, 07:31:43 AM
Robin Smith would be one of mine.
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 16, 2014, 07:37:09 AM
Robin Smith would be one of mine.
Until they bought a spinner on!  :(
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Post by: parthnayak on September 16, 2014, 07:55:29 AM
Inzamam and Rohit Sharma; when playing a proper shot, you could watch their shots for numerous times without getting bored  :D
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Post by: alee on September 16, 2014, 08:14:28 AM
I would say Saeed Anwar and Brian Lara
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Post by: FattusCattus on September 16, 2014, 08:25:58 AM
In my minds eye, I am the most stylish batsman I know (particularly the leave).

However, when I watch myself on video, I have to admit to myself the horrible truth - that Lara just about shades it!
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 16, 2014, 08:34:36 AM
In my minds eye, I am the most stylish batsman I know (particularly the leave).

However, when I watch myself on video, I have to admit to myself the horrible truth - that Lara just about shades it!
Where does Dwayne Leverock come on this list? I'm assuming third, just behind yourself Mr Cattus?
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 16, 2014, 08:53:54 AM
Does this not just ooze class!

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/724D13CF-10A9-4916-B26E-787FF91A17B9_zps44corf9l.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/724D13CF-10A9-4916-B26E-787FF91A17B9_zps44corf9l.jpg.html)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/C8B91614-9CE3-4F5B-A625-A5B3B63FE3E5_zpseqwqro0r.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/C8B91614-9CE3-4F5B-A625-A5B3B63FE3E5_zpseqwqro0r.jpg.html)
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 16, 2014, 09:15:38 AM
How did forget  about Dwanye he's the best. Handy "little" spinner
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Post by: FattusCattus on September 16, 2014, 09:25:48 AM
That man is a cricketing legend. I want to get a poster of him, be like him, have the same kit as him and share some fried chicken with him!
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 16, 2014, 09:33:58 AM
I don't think  he would share any of his food  with anyone.
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Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 16, 2014, 09:35:50 AM
That man is a cricketing legend. I want to get a poster of him, be like him, have the same kit as him and share some fried chicken with him!
He is actually my idol!
He got Flintoff & Pietersen out in the same game and took that ground shaking catch, living legend!!
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Post by: qasim_aziz99 on September 16, 2014, 09:40:14 AM
Is it me  or is that bat too small
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Post by: Bats_Entertainment on September 16, 2014, 10:43:02 AM
Though not world-class players, Vikram Solanki and Steve Davies at Surrey at both very elegant.
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Post by: leeroy on September 17, 2014, 01:29:17 PM
I want to add Marvan Atapattu to the list as well. When he was on he had great shots, especially that cover drive!
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Post by: smokem on September 17, 2014, 01:47:34 PM
Mark Waugh and Damien Martyn
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Post by: biffa on September 17, 2014, 02:29:06 PM
Michael Vaughan was pretty classy to watch
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Post by: Gelds on September 17, 2014, 06:43:37 PM
Can't believe no mentions for Mahela or Kallis!! Could watch those bat all day. Also used to enjoy watching Martyn and Vaughan bat. Of current players Kane Williamson is very easy on the eye, as is Ian Bell.
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Post by: petehosk on September 17, 2014, 07:08:26 PM
Bell and Amla!
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Post by: jwebber86 on September 17, 2014, 07:37:20 PM
ive enjoyed watching nick compton when he plays for somerset. certainly plays more shots then when he was with england he also ussually doesnt open which would help
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Post by: LEACHY48 on September 17, 2014, 09:12:52 PM
trott bell or martyn
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Post by: Alvaro on September 17, 2014, 09:20:09 PM
Mohammad Azharuddin

http://youtu.be/lI9kykhKV3o (http://youtu.be/lI9kykhKV3o)
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Post by: Alvaro on September 17, 2014, 09:30:29 PM
And here's a languid pair

http://youtu.be/bUwItt7pvO0 (http://youtu.be/bUwItt7pvO0)

I also like Bell when he gets all back cutty
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Post by: trypewriter on September 17, 2014, 09:50:14 PM
In my minds eye, I am the most stylish batsman I know (particularly the leave).

However, when I watch myself on video, I have to admit to myself the horrible truth - that Lara just about shades it!

- I've just had a flashback to the film 'Twins'.
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Post by: trypewriter on September 17, 2014, 10:06:34 PM
Tom Graveney  ;)
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Post by: tugga on September 18, 2014, 03:19:30 AM
In terms of style:

Brian Lara great shots (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Tz6l0cGv8#)

Most natural looking batsman eer
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Post by: kal_m on September 18, 2014, 07:03:02 AM
Mark Waugh and Lara
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Post by: Buzz on September 18, 2014, 12:50:29 PM
Inzamam al Haq.

just awesome.

*RARE* Inzamam-ul-Haq 184 Vs India (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFdvU6zJFU#)

oh and Carl Hooper - it always looked so easy for him.