The Kevin Pietersen switch hit

Switch hit is a technique of changing of batting stance and grip from either left to right or from right to left whilst the bowler is delivering his ball. It is done for the purpose of hitting the ball in a much more convenient but controversial way. The practice was first used by English batsman Pietersen during a One Day match against New Zealand. The switch hit, for the skill set, was declared a fantastic shot. But, the hit was considered as a non-cricketing shot, as changing stance whilst a ball is being bowled is seen as an unsporting thing.