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How did contemporaries view Grace's batting expertise?

  • Amateurish

  • Unique

  • Overrated

  • Predictable

Answer

**Unique**: Contemporaries regarded Grace's batting style as unconventional compared to Victorian norms. His relaxed, upright stance and use of the cut, hook, and drive shots marked a significant departure from traditional techniques. This innovative approach garnered attention and awe, distinguishing Grace as a batting anomaly among cricketers of his day.
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