It is MS Dhoni who is credited for inventing the ‘helicopter shot’. A shot that is effective in playing yorkers.
The champion wicket-keeper batsman has used it over the years successfully at the back end of the innings when the bowler is looking to get the ball right up to the blockhole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtuHRJEGo8I
And in Ranchi, the esteemed commentators of Star Sports unit went head to head with their colleagues with a ‘helicopter shot’ challenge.
Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Dean Jones and Brett Lee took to the challenge after the 1st T20I between India and Australia at JSCA International Stadium Complex.
Here’s the video of commentators taking the helicopter shot challenge :
