New Delhi: Cricket fans were treated for an unexpected and highly entertaining moment when a video posted by Glamorgan Cricket on Instagram showed a batsman drawing an unconventional sweep shot, which has since taken social media from the storm.Did it become so bizarre? The traditional front-out is usually associated with a sweep shot instead of the front-out-of, the batsman opted to execute it completely with a back leg, a step that is rarely seen at any level of the game.In a small clip, the batsman peacefully climbs the rocks on the back leg and swings across the line, sweeps the ball’s square, almost like a tennis shot with a cricket bat. The form could make a coach Vince, but the result was surprisingly effective and low -bounce.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Glamorgan, clearly surprised by the technique, gave the video cheekily caption: “Tag a mate that comes out of the back leg” Watch:What started as a casual post has now increased thousands of views and shares, in which cricket fans and players have taken away reactions from mistrust to praise.“Reverse reverse sweep,” a fan commented, referred to the player’s cheerful approach. Another pinch took, “Whenever there is a slow ball, I play it because it is difficult to get it out of the park.”
Although there is a possibility of an instantaneous shot rather than a deliberate invention, the viral moment has provoked debate and chakli in platforms. It also serves as a reminder that cricket – often immersed in tradition – is still a place for fun and nature.Whether it becomes a tendency or one asymmetry, the back-foot sweep has earned its place in the growing reel of viral highlights of cricket.
