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[DiscoStu]

There shouldn't be too big a gap between hands as this affects the bat speed and thus the power of the shot. It'll be fine if you are nurdling/guiding as you may be able to direct the shot better but hitting anything with power will be compromised.

As for hand position, further away from the blade for mainly hitting in the V. Near the blade for playing square. In the middle for a bit of both.

[Aswani Cricket]

I was wondering  where people put both their hands while playing shots. I ask this because recently I started putting my left hand at the top of the bat and my right hand pretty much down the bottom end. ( Right Hander obviously). I know this is not 'textbook', but it feels very natural for me. I seem to have the control from the lower grip but some added power from the high grip too, which helps me as I do not have a high back swing.

Does anyone else have this grip ?

I remember Tom Maynard had this grip when he was younger playing club cricket. Not sure if he changed it later, but he was exceptional with it.