Back-foot sweep? Bizarre batting technique goes viral
NEW DELHI: Cricket fans were treated to an unexpected and highly entertaining moment when a video posted by Glamorgan Cricket on Instagram showed a batter pulling off an unconventional sweep shot that has since taken social media by storm.
What made it so bizarre? Instead of the traditional front-foot lunge usually associated with a sweep shot, the batter opted to execute it entirely off the back foot, a move that's rarely seen at any level of the game.
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In the short clip, the batter calmly rocks onto the back foot and swings across the line, sweeping the ball square, almost like a tennis shot with a cricket bat. The form might make a coach wince, but the result was surprisingly effective and downright hilarious.
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Glamorgan, clearly amused by the technique, captioned the video cheekily: 'Tag a mate who sweeps off the back foot'
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What started as a casual post has now racked up thousands of views and shares, with cricket fans and players chiming in with reactions ranging from disbelief to admiration.
'Reverse Reverse Sweep,' one fan commented, referencing the player's hilarious approach. Another quipped, 'I play this whenever there is a slower ball as it is hard to hit it out of the park.'
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Though likely an improvised shot rather than a deliberate invention, the viral moment has sparked debates and chuckles across platforms. It also serves as a reminder that cricket — often steeped in tradition — still has room for fun and flair.
Whether it becomes a trend or remains a one-off oddity, the back-foot sweep has earned its place in cricket's growing reel of viral highlights.
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