- HELICOPTER SHOT
Be rest assured about one thing. When M.S Dhoni bats in the middle, the 22 yards turn into a virtual helipad, waiting for the Indian limited overs Captain to unleash his beloved helicopters.
There is no way a coach can teach you this shot, no matter what his coaching profile conveys. Even though, the helicopter shot is a unique shot, it is not the most difficult shot to execute. One needs loads of patience, practice aided by something which cannot be imparted but is inherited, that is natural talent.
Mahi is said to have learnt this shot from his friend and former Jharkhand player, SantoshLal. Some footage also suggest that the Calypso King, Sir Vivian Richards had a habit of playing this shot but one cannot deny the fact that it was Dhoni who actually popularized this shot among the masses. Hence, this spectacular shot features at No. 1 in this list.
How to play: Keep the back-lift a little high and waft the fuller length balls towards the leg-side. The power has to flow from the thighs to the hips and ultimately to the forearms.
Frequently played by: M.S Dhoni and Sir Vivian Richards (as seen in a few pieces of footage).
