Shane Warne joined the debate over the switch-hitting

Shane Warne, the legendary Australian bowler, has entered the discussion over the much-talked switch-hitting. After Glenn Maxwell and other Australian players have frequently used the unorthodox shot in the recent ODI series against India, the debate has resurfaced in the cricket fraternity.

Many notable names in the game have expressed their concerns about the shot in the past. Shane Warne is the latest to join the league. His remarks came just a few days after former Australian skipper Ian Chappell shared his frustration over the shot.

Chappell has pointed out that it was very irritating and grossly unfair when a batsman became 'opposite-handed'; and made the fielding set by the skipper of the opponent team futile. He had also requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban the unorthodox shot.

Meanwhile, Shane Warne has also shared the same feelings about the shot. The ex-Australian spin spearhead has mentioned that while the switch-hit keeps the crowd amused, it provides the batsman a biased benefit.

On Wednesday, Shane Warne added that as a bowler they have to nominate what hand they’re bowling with; and what side of the wicket they’re bowling with. He further added that a skipper is setting a field to a right-hand batsman; so now when they switch-hit, the bowler is bowling to a left-hand batsman. Warne doesn’t approve of this. According to him, this is an issue of discussion, this issue has to be worked out and implement the right thing. Warne suggests that perhaps a bowler can run up behind the umpire and bowl over or around.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy opposes Chappell’s verdict

Ian Healy, former Australia wicketkeeper, does not share the opinion of Chappell and Shane Warne about the switch-hit. He feels that the bowlers must take some of the burdens to perform well for the team. He pointed out that the last-minute changes aren’t that great at the moment for the bowlers, but they will get better on it. The technique is tricky, however.

In the meantime, Australia has won the three-match ODI series against India by 2-1. After losing the first two ODIs to Australia, India won the last ODI on Wednesday by 13 runs and has avoided a whitewash. Both teams will clash in the three-game T20I series, beginning on December 4.

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