5 hipster trends started in cricket

#3 Switch Hit by Kevin Pietersen

The English batsman has used the switch hit to good effect

The cricket world undergoes one revolution after another. In every era, there is a new style or technique born. The switch hit is a gift to cricket fans by the modern era batsmen. Kevin Pietersen pioneered this hit against New Zeland in a one-day international on 15^th June 2008. While performing this, the batsman switches the bat from his right hand to his left hand (or vice-versa) just before the delivery of the ball. Pietersen used this technique to hit two sixes during this match.

It is definitely one of the most exciting techniques of batting as it puts off bowlers and the fielding captain and their plans and strategies. Efficiently switching the bat in between his hands within seconds, the batsman gives a tough time to the bowler and the fielders. This shot became a popular trend and is mostly used in T-20s. The switch hit is Pieterson's innovation but David Warner is known for putting this batting style to its optimum use.