Sections
Shows
Events
Simon Taufel on banning switch-hit: It's impossible to officiate change of grip, stance
Switch-hit is within laws, part of game's evolution, says Australia's Glenn Maxwell
India vs Australia: Ian Chappell says switch hit 'blatantly unfair' to bowlers, calls for shot to be banned
ICC rule changes: 'Fake fielding' law is inherently unfair, just like the 'switch hit'
Pietersen given official warning for switch-hit attempt
The laws allow the switch-hit - a right-hander playing a shot with a left-hander's grip - but restrict a batsman from changing the stance before the delivery has been bowled.