'Keep both sides of brain working...' Glenn Phillips reveals reasons behind regular shifts to left-hand batting

AUCKLAND: New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips explained that his occasional switch to left-handed batting is part of a long-term strategy, not just a temporary experiment, and stated that he enjoys batting left handed while training.

During Vols vs Stags Super Smash T20 match last month, the right-handed batter unexpectedly switched his stance, surprising fans. Phillips explained that he has been training as a left-hander regularly and has been preparing for this change over a long period.

"I’ve always been able to bat left-handed. It’s something I’ve done since I was young. I was actually considering switching to bat left-handed when I was about 10 years old, but decided to stick with the right hand. These days, I train batting left-handed for two reasons. One to keep both hands and both sides of the brain working, but also to be able to counteract left arm-spin," Phillips told New Zealand Cricket.