Complex sentence: He was known as "The Governor-General" in reference to his authoritative batting style and his flamboyant strokeplay drew comparisons with his close friend and role model Victor Trumper, regarded as one of the most elegant batsmen in cricketing history.
Split into simpler sentences: He was known as "The Governor-General" in reference to his authoritative batting style. As his career progressed, he developed into a recognised batsman, with his flamboyant strokeplay earning comparisons to his close friend and role model Victor Trumper, who is regarded as one of the most elegant batsmen in cricketing history.