Hitting sixes is a fundamental part of T20 cricket, and Kevin Pietersen, one of the biggest hitters the game has known, has revealed the secrets behind his rope-clearing exploits.

In the 2021 IPL, all of the top eight six-hitters in the competition’s history will be taking part, including Chris Gayle, AB de Villers and MS Dhoni, whose Chennai Super Kings side are fourth-favourites to lift the title in the latest IPL betting. Watch Pietersen and several other experts discuss their maximum-smashing tips and techniques below:

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