Men’s Hundred | Twitter nostalgic as Rashid Khan channels his inner MS Dhoni with a stunning helicopter shot

08/04/2024

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Cricket has seen many unique shots being crafted by legends, just like the iconic helicopter shot by MS Dhoni. In a perfect tribute to the former Indian skipper, Trent Rockets' Rashid Khan delivered a blazing helicopter shot against Welsh Fire at Trent Bridge, making fans nostalgic.

‌Chasing 130 runs, the Trent Rockets started well with Tom Banton and Alex Hales putting up 32/0 in the fifth set. However, their middle order struggled as Joe Root and Rovman Powell failed to fire, leaving the scorecard at 94/4 after 77 deliveries. With Welsh spinners dominating, all eyes were on Rashid Khan to finish things off for the Rockets. Additionally, in the 17th set, he delivered a brilliant helicopter shot giving fans a tinge of nostalgia.

On the 83rd delivery, Luke Wells came over the wicket and bowled a length ball at the off stump. The ball pitched perfectly between off and middle stump as Rashid aimed to capitalize on it. The Afghanistan skipper judged the line well and unleashed a helicopter shot sending the ball sailing wide towards the long-off region for a maximum. After executing the iconic shot, Rashid was seen smiling as he received a thunderous response from the crowd. Seeing Rashid’s powerful hit and the throwback to MS Dhoni’s signature move, the Twitterverse couldn’t contain the nostalgia.

Dhoni is back

pic.twitter.com/7lTATmQV0O
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) August 3, 2024

Helicopter shot

🌟 Rashid Khan 6 alert! 🌟

It's that helicopter shot again 🚁#TheHundred | @rashidkhan_19 pic.twitter.com/mAbBwXzytH
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 3, 2024

Great strike

Great strike from Rashid Khan!#TheHundred #Cricket pic.twitter.com/0OC8njZQ8B
— Muhammad Zain (@_muhammadzain1) August 3, 2024

Run Rashid run

What is Rashid Khan doing running there?
— Rivaan Athwal (@rivaanathwal31) August 3, 2024

Better than him

Rashid khan has better six hitting ability than Zimbabar 😂🤣😭
— EDGBASTON VIRAT¹⁴⁹ (@ViratYR018) August 3, 2024

What a shot

Rashid Khan just hit a SIX off the helicopter shot. Stuff which MS Dhoni used to do 🇦🇫🇮🇳🔥#TheHundred2024 #tampad pic.twitter.com/TRqrUjC01p
— Mehwish Khan👸 (@Mehwish0011) August 3, 2024

Two powers

It's Haris Rauf vs Rashid Khan at #TheHundred! 👀 pic.twitter.com/RFAKew1ZoA
— The Hundred (@thehundred) August 3, 2024

In balance

Whenever it's hanging in the balance this RASHID KHAN ALWAYS comes in and takes it away from me my nightmare batter 😞😞
— Punter Akhil (@punterAkhil) August 3, 2024

Not too good