Rohit Sharma 264: the remarkable flick shot that has to be seen to be believed MS Dhoni's helicopter shot was taken to a whole new level last night by teammate Rohit Sharma during his record breaking ODI innings. Rohit Sharma plays the shot that had to be seen to be believed. WHEN a batsman hits the ball into or over the boundary rope 42 times in one innings, you'd think it would be hard for one shot to stand out from the crowd. But of all the remarkable feats achieved by India's Rohit Sharma during his world recod knock of 264 against Sri Lanka on Thursday night, there was one that had to be seen to be believed. Having already broken Virender Sehwag's record for the highest ever score in a one-day international, Sharma had nothing to lose when he attempted one of the most outrageous cricketing strokes ever witnessed. As Sri Lankan paceman Nuwan Kulasekara ran in to bowl, Sharma took a massive step to his right, exposing all three stumps. Kulasekara responded by sending down a full ball that, if Sharma had left it, probably would have been called a wide. But the Indian was in no mood for leaving the ball and so he used remarkable wrist power to flick the ball over long-on for a massive six. With virtually no backlift, the power of Sharma's shot was generated entirely from the flick of his wrists in his follow through. It was reminiscent of the "Dhoni-copter" shot pioneered by India captain MS Dhoni - who missed this game due to a thumb injury - but Sharma's effort was less like the motion of the rotor on a helicopter and more like flicking the switch to turn it on. Sharma displayed incredible wrist power to flick the ball for six. Sharma's yet-to-be-named stroke can now be added to the list of ridiculous shots that are now part of the modern day batting manual. The reverse sweep had been used sparingly by batsmen for decades - most notably Mike Gatting's botched attempt in the 1987 World Cup final - but the switch-hit is a different stroke entirely. Whereas the reverse sweep requires deft timing and the pace of the ball to be executed effectively, the switch hit is more brutish in nature. The likes of David Warner and Kevin Pietersen have famously belted balls over cover-cum-midwicket and into the stands with their "wrong" hand. It's improvised batting at its most violent. David Warner plays the switch hit with remarkable power. Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has been credited with pioneering the stroke - although many cricket aficionados dispute this - during which a batsman drops to his knee and paddles the ball over the head of the wicketkeeper and slips cordon. The stroke is particularly popular during periods of field restrictions in Twenty20 cricket. When timed appropriately, the shot can distort the rhythm of spinners and medium pace bowlers. Only a daring few would attempt it against the quicks. Tillakaratne Dilshan has got the scoop shot down to a fine art. Indian captain MS Dhoni has perfected the shot which requires a batsman to essentially whack a delivery "inside out" from the off-side to leg. The stroke requires a combination of pure strength and timing and invariably ends in a helicopter-esque flourish as the batsman's body unwinds itself from the unnatural position. Ben Cutting is among the Australian batsmen to have refined the stroke, blasting one such Dhoni-copter into the stands at North Sydney Oval during the Matador BBQ Cup. The forefather of the Dilscoop. The ramp shot is most effective against fast bowling, whereby a batsman can angle his bat and use the pace of the ball to soar between the third man and fine leg fence. Western Australia's Ryan Campbell was one of the pioneers of the unconventional stroke, which has now become a staple of the 20- and 50-over formats. Former Australia wicketkeeper Ryan Campbell plays the ramp shot. Originally published as Sharma shot must be seen to be believed