Switch-hit is within laws, part of game’s evolution, says Glenn Maxwell
December 2, 2020 9:06:43 pm
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell bats against India during their one day international cricket match at Manuka Oval in Canberra. (AP)
Ian Chappell and many of his ilk may deem it as “blatantly unfair” but switch-hit is well within the laws and part of cricket’s evolution feels, one of its foremost exponents Glenn Maxwell.
Maxwell plays the switch-hit effectively and has hit quite a few in the just-concluded three-match ODI series, something which former Australian skipper termed “illegal”.
A switch hit involves a batsman changing the order of his hands (from left-handed to right-handed grip or vice-versa) after the bowler starts his run-up.
“Like you said, it is within the laws of the game, that has always (been). Batting has evolved in such a way, that it has got better and better over the years, which is why see these massive scores are getting chased down and the scores are going up,” Maxwell said when asked about Chappell’s comments.
