- DIL-SCOOP
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Think of Sri Lanka’s Tilakaratne Dilshan and the first thing that will strike in your mind (apart from his stylish beard) is the dil-scoop, a shot which is known to be a product of his creativity.
This elegant right handed opener started practising this shot against a bowling machine during his stint with IPL franchise, Delhi Daredevils in the 2nd edition of the Indian Premiere League. Some people deem this particular shot risky as it involves high chances of the batsman getting out at a crucial juncture of a game in an attempt to exhibit this shot. On the other hand if it comes off, it is bound to fetch a boundary over the keeper’s head for the batting side. The dil-scoop is also known as the ‘Mc’scoop’ in certain pockets of New Zealand as Kiwi skipper, Brendon Mc’Cullum too, makes extensive use of this shot.
How to play: The basis of this shot is to go down on one knee to a good length or slightly short of length delivery off a fast or medium paced bowler and ‘scoop’ the ball over the head of the wicket-keeper.
Frequently played by: Tilakaratne Dilshan & Brendon McCullum
