- UPPER CUT
The Nawab of Nazafgarh, Virender Sehwag has always been a person who thinks out-of-the-box as is evident from the quirky comments he makes during a press conference or the unbothered manner in which he mauls the bowlers when he walks out to bat in the middle. The ‘upper cut’ is the result of such an attitude. The upper cut is actually a double-edged sword. It can go either your way or the opposition’s way (if not executed correctly). Nowadays, the slips and the wicket-keepers stay alert due to the wide use of this shot.
How to play: It is a modified version of the conventional cut. It is played towards the third man and is hit when the batsman gets a short-pitched delivery outside the off-stump with some extra bounce. The key is getting under the bounce of the ball.
Frequently played by: Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar
