10 best exponents of the cut shot in cricket history

8 Sanath Jayasuriya

One of Sri Lanka’s greatest ever batsmen used to be the nightmare of most bowlers, especially in limited overs cricket, and one of his signature shots used to be the fierce cut. It could either rocket past the point fielder or land on the roof for six and the shot became one of Jayasuriya’s weapons of destruction throughout his years as an opening batsman.

The shot was usually played against anything remotely short and wide, however, Jayasuriya’s fast hands, strong forearms and the gift of timing made it a nightmare for most bowlers, even more so on smaller grounds in the subcontinent.