How was Ian Bell's batting style described in The Times?
"An exquisite rapier"
"A solid wall"
"A fiery bludgeon"
"An elegant dancer"
Answer
The cricket commentator and journalist Simon Hughes described Ian Bell’s batting style as "an exquisite rapier". He was essentially highlighting the finesse and elegance with which Bell played his shots, likening his precise and efficient technique to the light, narrow sword that is a rapier, in contrast to the more forceful, powerful strokes of other batsmen.
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