noun
- The plural of batmanship; the skill, technique, and ability demonstrated by a batter in cricket or baseball.
Usage: Primarily used in cricket contexts; less common in baseball where 'batting' is preferred.; Often used to describe the quality of a player's performance at the crease or plate.
Examples
- His batsmanships improved significantly after working with the coach.
- The team's batsmanships were on display during the championship match.
- Critics praised the young player's batsmanships despite the loss.
- Different batsmanships are required for Test cricket versus limited-overs formats.
- The captain's batsmanships set an example for the rest of the squad.