From time immemorial, the gentleman’s game has been blessed to have batsmen, who have changed the way the game has been played and perceived. From W G Grace to Don Bradman, from Jack Hobbs to Garfield Sobers and from Vivian Richards to Sachin Tendulkar, each player has left an indelible mark on the game, which has only made the sport richer in terms of quality. Also, every one of them has made a contribution in their own unique style, which will be remembered for generations to come. And those who have been lucky to watch greats like Javed Miandad, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting (the list is endless) bat, must consider themselves lucky indeed.

By: The Pinch Hitter

Ever since The Pinch Hitter was introduced to cricket at the age of nine, he fell in love with the gentleman’s game. While his desire to take up the sport professionally remained unfulfilled, he substituted the bat with the pen. And since 2003, he has been commenting on the sport for various magazines, websites, enjoying every moment of it. With ‘Over the top’ he hopes to continue enlightening and enlivening ‘cricket companions’ the write way.