Technique?

I have had some discussion about what is actually technique? As Ian Chappell once said technique is all about helping a batsman score runs.

My take on it.

Technique doesn't mean that every batsman should have an text book like technique. It is there to help a batsman score runs.

S'wag scores runs so he is technically very good but Afridi tries to slog everything and can't succeed in test cricket!

Actually if we look at it Afridi has great hand eye co-ordination and confidence as does S'wag and KP but Afridi hasn't succeeded in test cricket.

Yes technique matters but over analysis on whether his technique is like what is written about doesn't look right.

In my view a player has to be mentally tough and a technique that works for him.