Big Bash League 2016-17
A peculiar reverse sweep, and an old West Indian tradition
Built for flight: Ben Laughlin shows off his acrobatic skills as he takes a catch•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Butter gloves: Brad Hodge's bat slips out of his grasp•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Tumbling across the finish line: Luke Wright is spent after batting all 20 overs against the Heat•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Taking guard: Kieron Pollard marks his territory the old West Indian way•Cricket Australia
Bracing for the storm: The Scorchers' players warm up before playing the Hurricanes•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Lurking in the shadows: Doug Bollinger is silhouetted against the MCG crowd•Getty Images
Out of the blue: The Strikers' openers Ben Dunk and Tim Ludeman walk out to bat against the Renegades•Getty Images
Peering into the distance: Ish Sodhi's eyes are firmly trained on the ball after lofting it•Getty Images
Making room for power: Sam Heazlett backs away before slapping one against the Stars•Getty Images
Reaching for the skies: Sodhi leaps in delight after taking a wicket against the Thunder•Cricket Australia
Out of sight? Not quite: D'Arcy Short and the Scorchers' wicketkeeper Sam Whiteman trace the ball all the way to the boundary•Getty Images
What have I done? Marcus Stoinis is overcome by disbelief after getting bowled first ball against the Heat•Getty Images
Did he hit it, did it hit him? Dunk's attempt at a reverse sweep prompts a few questions•Getty Images
Keeping a cool head: Ben Cutting takes a moment to re-energise against the Renegades•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Too late to turn back: The Melbourne Stars' Evan Gulbis is stumped by Brad Haddin•Cricket Australia/Getty Images