Flash

In the sport of cricket, the term flash in cricket refers to a certain action that a batsman does. When you see a player with a bat striking the ball with a sharp blow and often without hesitation in the direction in which it will go, this indicates that the player is doing flash strikes. By the way, it is noteworthy that flash is called such batting when the ball hits a good line and length; that is, it causes certain difficulties to field players.

Flash in Cricket: Players

A flash in cricket refers to an aggressive, instinctive shot played by the batsman, typically against deliveries outside the off-stump on a good length. It involves a sharp, horizontal bat movement, often resulting in an aerial shot toward the point or cover region.

Notable players known for flash shots:

• Virender Sehwag (India): Frequently played flashing drives and cuts with minimal footwork, especially in Tests and ODIs.
• Brendon McCullum (New Zealand): Known for aggressive flashing outside off-stump, particularly in the early overs.
• David Warner (Australia): Often executes flash shots in white-ball cricket, taking advantage of width and pace.
• Quinton de Kock (South Africa): Uses flash shots effectively against pace bowling, especially in powerplay overs.
• Jos Buttler (England): Known for fast hands and instinctive flashing shots, especially in limited-overs formats.