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In cricket, a batsman’s job is to score and protect his spot. They can’t hit every ball or block every one. They adjust their shot based on how the ball comes and where players are standing.

Do you know about the different cricket shots?

Or which shot matches which kind of ball?

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And have you heard about the creative shots? How do they deal with where players are standing?

In cricket, the shot a batsman chooses relates to where the ball is bowled. Common shots include drives, cuts, glances, pulls, hooks, and sweeps.

Nowadays, batsmen also use special shots like switch hit, scoops, or reverse sweep.

Want to learn about regular and special shots and when to use them? This piece is for you.

Now, let’s dive into all the shots in cricket, including some creative ones from the game’s stars.

This picture shows where a batsman usually plays a shot.

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It’s for a right-handed player. If you’re looking at left-handed players, just think of the picture flipped. If you’re confused about a shot, check this image again.

1. Defensive Shots

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