Lesson 22 of 33

Slog Sweep

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for six .

Bat Path: More vertical bat than the conventional ; full the shoulder.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

A higher-trajectory aimed at clearing (MS Dhoni, Eoin Morgan vs orthodox spin).

Etymology

'' comes from the sweeping horizontal-bat arc used against spin from a kneeling position.

Difficulty Level

Intermediate — accessible technique with a steep accuracy curve in match conditions.

Common Mistakes & Drills

Hitting from a static base; transfer weight onto the back leg through impact.

Famous Players

Drills → real performances

Eoin Morgan

2006–2022

Top-order batter (England, captain)

Eoin Morgan (Top-order batter for England, captain, 2006–2022). Best known for: 2019 World Cup winning captain. Captained England to their first World Cup in 2019 — re-engineered England's batting around aggression and depth, not preservation.

2019 World Cup winning captain

MS Dhoni

2004–2019

Wicket-keeper batter (India, captain)

MS Dhoni ( batter for India, captain, 2004–2019). Best known for: , 2011 WC final. The is a wristy to the — the bottom-hand whip turns a defensive ball into a leg-side six. Captained India to all three ICC trophies.

Helicopter shot, 2011 WC final