Cricket has probably become the most transformed sport over the past 10-15 years. In depth analysis, advancement in technology; as well as evolution of technique has revolutionised the sport. I want to show you an example of a catch that has started to become more common in the sport. For all of you people with a cricket phobia let me explain a quick rule before you watch the video. When the batsman hits the ball and the fielder catches it without it touching the ground, the batsman is out, but if the batsman hits the ball and it clears the boundary without bouncing he is rewarded with 6 runs. If however, the fielder catches the ball beyond the boundary or he/she is touching the boundary rope while catching the ball, then the batsman is still awarded the maximum score (6). Right, I hope that makes sense, here is the video: This type of catch has become quite common in the modern game and there is one key ingredient which has helped cricketers to master it; periphe...