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The term Dilscoop was coined by Sri Lankan - Canadian lawyer Mahendra Mapagunaratne who also coined the term Carrom Ball.
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Dilshan decided not to employ the 'Dilscoop' shot where he flicks the ball over the wicket-keeper's head and settled for more orthodox strokes.
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Dilshan, whose trademark 'Dilscoop' shot became the talk of cricket last June, has been recruited specifically for Sussex's Friends Provident t20 campaign.
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Dilshan decided not to employ the 'Dilscoop' shot where he flicks the ball over the wicket-keeper's head and settled for more orthodox strokes.
nst online 2009
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There was hardly any assistance for the bowlers and Dilshan was most severe, playing almost ever shot in the book, including the "Dilscoop" that seemed to rattle India's resolve.
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He is now seen as the inventor of a stroke "Dilscoop" which is going down on one knee and scooping the ball over his head in area behind the wicketkeeper.
rediff.com 2009
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Pietersen defied a broken thumb to deliver a man-of-the-match performance, which included a 'Dilscoop' for four followed by a switch-hit six.
BBC News - Home 2011
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Akmal tries a Dilscoop and misses, they run another bye.
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I'm really proud of myself for having a new shot named after me [the Dilscoop].
Taipei Times 2009
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The Dilscoop travels straight and should be contrasted with the Paddle Scoop which travels towards fine leg.
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