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The sweep has become the favoured shot against spinners, especially by England's batsmen.

It is a cross-batted shot played to a delivery on or around leg stump behind square on the leg side.

There's an element of risk when you play the shot as it requires plenty of confidence to execute properly.

Lead towards the line of the ball with head and front shoulder.

Place the front pad into the line of the ball and then bend the front leg while collapsing the back leg.

Strike the ball in front of the pad with the arms outstretched and both shoulders facing directly down the pitch.

Roll the wrists on contact to keep the ball down.