5 Cricketers and their defining aptitudes

5 Cricketers and their defining aptitudes: Generalization and oversimplification of talent are the most common errors we commit while analyzing cricketers. We must acknowledge that each player lends uniqueness and diversity to the game. If everybody brought similar ingredients to the table, it would make watching cricket boring rather than exciting. And an educated look would suggest that there is no dearth of such stars who bring something special with them. Today we take a look at some cricketers whose expertise in a particular department has made them the defining factor for their teams.

5 Cricketers and their defining aptitudes:

1. Virender Sehwag – 1^st ball fours:

Sehwag’s approach to batting is based on a simple philosophy: if the ball is there to be hit, just hit it. And he has shown that he doesn’t shy away from dispatching bad deliveries even if they happen to the first of the innings. For the aggressive opener getting set before stepping up the run rate is nothing but a myth. In the 2011 ODI World Cup played in the Indian subcontinent, Sehwag hit boundaries off the first ball of the innings in 5 consecutive games. Not only opposition teams but even his teammates were astonished by his fearless approach and uncomplicated style of play.