The Marillier shot is a modern shot in cricket which involves using the bat as a ramp to flick a ball backwards over the batsman's shoulder for a boundary. It is a rare, risky and unorthodox shot but when successfully used can be devastating. The shot was pioneered by Zimbabwean batsman Dougie Marillier, after whom the shot is named.
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