Helicopter shot News

Taking a cue from Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni, Steve Smith was seen practising the famous `Helicopter Shot` during a net session. Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 16 runs in their first match of the tournament. CSK will next take on Delhi Capitals on September 25 while Rajasthan will face Kings XI Punjab on September 27.

The first of the three T20Is between India and Australia was played in Dhoni's hometown and the cricket experts tried their hands to emulate Ranchi boy's signature shot.

The helicopter gesture probably was made in reference to Dhoni's famous 'helicopter shot'.

A lot of cricketers have to tried to imitate former India skipper's trademark shot and the latest to join the bandwagon is current India skipper Virat Kohli.

After playing the shot, Kohli approached his batting partner Axar Patel and showed how he had played it in an animated fashion.

In his thrilling innings of 61 runs of 34 balls, Dhoni hit a total of 3 sixes and 5 fours.

The right-handed batsman went on to make 69 off 37 balls, with the help of five fours and five sixes on a day which saw the likes of Chris Gayle and Shane Watson failed.

During his 18-run knock of 18 balls, Shahzad hit a Helicopter shot in front of Dhoni and off Zaheer.

Kohli's shot has already been dubbed the 'shot of the year'.

Santosh, sadly passed away three years ago.

hile playing in the Big Bash League in Australia, Kevin Pietersen hit an MS Dhoni style helicopter six.

Dhoni's shot cleared the roof and was said to have travelled a distance of around 110 metres.

Here is the video of Azhar's famous ton against the Poms.