Defensive skills
As we mentioned before, keeping is one of the most important parts of cricket. A great batsman makes sure he knows his position well and are good at defending it.
He may be able to take a risk and try something new, but only if he is confident in himself that he can defend what they have been practicing for years.
Great defensive players know how to use their hands, feet, and body to contain the ball. They understand when to pinch or hook, when to jump, and when to drop the baton.
All these actions help them limit the amount of runs scored by the other team. This gives them more time to move forward with the next play or shot.
Tactical nimbleness is also important. A great defender will always stay one step ahead of the opponent. He or she will not hesitate to make a shift or adjustment.
They do not mind changing positions or strategies, and this helps them slow down the opposition’s attack.
As we mentioned before, defensive skills are one of the most important things for cricket players to have. This is not only limited to keeping out run-outs but also including ways to defend yourself as a batsman.
Some strategies include using your feet or hands to deflect the ball away from you, picking off balls with your hand, pushing sideways to get around the fielders, and even jumping back to avoid a direct hit. All of these can be done quickly so they do not distract too much from the game!
Many cricketers use their hands and arms in different ways when batting. For instance, some hold their bat close to them at the handle position, while others hold it upright and across their body. Some keep the blade up, some down, some parallel to the ground. And all of these are very effective depending on how the bowler bowls and what kind of shot the batsman wants to play.
Bowlers will change their pace, leg side, over, etc., which makes knowing where each type of bowling shot begins to go just like having drills in another sport. Having this knowledge gives you an edge in the game.
Good batsmen should be very patient players
As we have seen before, great batsmen in any sport are very deliberate in how they approach their game. They take time to analyze the situation before making a decision.
They think about it for quite some time before coming to a conclusion. That is what makes them great players.
Great batsmen know that if you do not make a good choice at a certain time then someone else will win the match for you. Or perhaps the other team will play better than expected and your bad call cost you the win.
That would be too big of a price to pay!
So, they hold off on taking action until it is absolutely necessary. It takes a lot of self-control but eventually, they get the job done.
Good cricketing batsmen should know to get runs between the wickets
As we know, cricket is a game that requires you to have good batting skills. A great batsman will always get enough runs in a team’s run-chase.
But what makes a player “great” depends mostly on your definition of greatness. Some might define a great cricketer as someone who scores lots of runs or averages more than 30 points per innings. Others could look at it as being able to take on any opposition and do well for their country.
Either way, running between the wickets isn’t an important quality for most great players.
What really sets a great batsman apart is his ability to come out of the crease and play shots when needed. He must be willing to try new things and experiment with different styles of playing the game.
That is why there has never been too many people like Brian Lara. Not only was he one of the greatest ever test match batsmen, but also made big changes to how Test matches are played by introducing extra balls and limited over games.
As we know, cricket is a game where batting is more important than bowling. A great batsman will always score lots of runs because they are smart about how to get their run-getters.
A good cricketer knows when it’s time to take things slow in order to settle down and pick up the slack if the other team has its eyes off the ball for a few minutes. They also understand that sometimes you have to wait for your opportunity so you can steal a victory or launch an attack.
Good players recognize these situations and make the most of them while keeping an eye out for weaknesses in the opposition’s defense. This is what makes them very successful!
