Sid Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 This shot deserves a thread of its own,a shot perfected and mastered by one and only MSD :bow: Just look at the variation in execution: LqAXVZg93nU The ball taken from outside off stump and helicoptered into the crowd. CGFSvVU7QkU A fuller length ball helicoptered straight down the ground. 0nR57JtN_So Another fuller length delivery helicoptered over long on and the ball lands on the shamiyanas in the ground. ar2Ho1XaZD8 An incoming ball helicoptered through deep mid wicket region for a 4. LE1nP1TV-5s Just the perfect length which he gets under and helicopters it just over long on. z_wSJK7-3e4 This time again helicoptered down the ground for a 4,ball reaches the boundary before bowler completes his follow through. 7MTZVzkx2s4 Unbelieveable Shot :hatsoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 iron wrist there that's an effective shot against yorkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffThommo_fan Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 His wrists are enormous, very very powerful. He himself is the fittest guy in India. :yoyo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 :hail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 His best shot came against RCB in '08 IPL where he got 60 odd in no time, he smacked Steyn with an enormous power packed helicopter Zixxxar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 His best shot came against RCB in '08 IPL where he got 60 odd in no time' date=' he smacked Steyn with an enormous power packed helicopter Zixxxar[/quote'] As far as I remember ,he didnt hit a helicopter shot in that match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trichromatic Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 It seems that shot is speciality of Harmu ground. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 As far as I remember ' date='he didnt hit a helicopter shot in that match.[/quote'] He did, dug out a few yorkers that Steyn dished at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 ^I dont remember any shot from that match which was helicoptered for six :hmmmm2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 This shot is so ugly, that it has a charm of its own. There isnt even a hint of foot movement and the entire power for the shot is generated using the bottomhand and the wrists. Requires a lot of strength to pull it off the way Dhoni does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 His best shot came against RCB in '08 IPL where he got 60 odd in no time' date=' he smacked Steyn with an enormous power packed helicopter Zixxxar[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagalpanti Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 The best one was the one he hit against Anderson, probably the first time. Ian Botham's reaction was priceless, another one against NZ in NZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajrang Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 my favourite is this half helicopter shot s1eToFJ_S7c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Thats not a half or full helicopter shot.But thats another one of his specials ,massive backlift,comes hard at the ball and then no follow through. And to top it all what arrogance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/engine/match/335996.html?batsman=7593;innings=1;view=commentary There is no clear mention of the shot, but still descriptions of a couple of shots sound like he did hit 1-2 helicopter shots. 16.6 Kallis to Dhoni, SIX, take that! The ball it pitched up outside off and Dhoni scoops it through the line and the ball nearly lands on the second tier over long-off. 18.3 Steyn to Dhoni, SIX, the carnage gets worse for Steyn as he stays back to a pitched up delivery and slogs it across the line over deep midwicket, that was brute power. The one against Kallis was the one I am talking about, that was brutal :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Dhoni helicoptered Irfan Pathan too in this year's IPL IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 16.6 Kallis to Dhoni, SIX, take that! The ball it pitched up outside off and Dhoni scoops it through the line and the ball nearly lands on the second tier over long-off. 18.3 Steyn to Dhoni, SIX, the carnage gets worse for Steyn as he stays back to a pitched up delivery and slogs it across the line over deep midwicket, that was brute power. The one against Kallis was the one I am talking about, that was brutal :nice: Here is the video ,watch at 7:57,its not a helicopter shot. 3dt4hZ6zM8I :--D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajrang Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Thats not a half or full helicopter shot.But thats another one of his specials ,massive backlift,comes hard at the ball and then no follow through. if u try to imagine the helicopter shot without the exaggerated follow through, it will look something like this. though this shot deserve its own name sadly dhoni doesnt play this shot more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Here is the video ' date=watch at 7:57,its not a helicopter shot. 3dt4hZ6zM8I :--D Alright, half a helicopter shot at least :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 OP edited with probably the best helicopter shot till date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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