Famous Cricket Players Who Changed Their Batting Style

By Akanksha
August 24, 2026

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Sachin Tendulkar

After a tennis elbow injury, Sachin made his backlift more compact and focused on straight drives.

Hashim Amla

Amla refined his open stance and trigger movements to handle fast bowling and improve off-side play

Steve Smith

Smith developed his famous shuffle, changing his hand position and movement across the crease.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Chanderpaul evolved into his iconic front-on stance, helping him track the ball with both eyes.

Virat Kohli

Kohli adjusted his backlift and stance to counter movement and play closer to his body.

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