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India star nails one-handed switch hit with broken arm after Moeen Ali effort

After England star Moeen Ali failed to make contact when attempting a one-handed switch hit in the third and final ODI against South Africa, India's Hanuma Vihari went one better as he nailed a one-handed reverse sweep for four in the Ranji Trophy.

Vihari was batting for Andhara against Madhya Pradesh and fractured his forearm after being struck by a bouncer from Avesh Khan during the first innings. Vihari initially retired hurt, but returned to bat with Andhara 353-9 and took guard as left-hander to protect his injured arm.

The 29-year-old batted with one hand and, in the second innings, reverse swept off spinner Saransh Jain for four. Jain did ultimately get revenge when he bowled Vihari for 15 as Andhara were skittled for 93 in their second innings and lost the match by five wickets.

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