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Richardson's hat switch pays dividends

George Bailey loves them, but it appears Kane Richardson isn't a fan of the yellow floppy hat.

Richardson started the second ODI agianst India at the Gabba wearing the iconic head-wear that almost broke the internet when Bailey sported one in game I.

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But when the hat flew off his head and hindered a throw he made from the outfield early in game II, Richardson switched to the cap.

The yellow floppy gets tangled in Richardson's throwing arm. Image: Channel 9
The yellow floppy gets tangled in Richardson's throwing arm. Image: Channel 9

Just a few balls later, Kohli hit the ball to Richardson at fine leg, who made a beeline to the ball and delivered a perfect throw to run the Indian superstar out as he tried to steal a second run.

The cap stayed on Richardson's head, and the rookie paceman made a laser-like throw right above the bails.

Richardson wearing the cap. Image: Channel 9
Richardson wearing the cap. Image: Channel 9

Bailey says wants to make the yellow floppy cool again, and he's urging his temmates to join in on the fun.

Bailey. Image: Getty
Bailey. Image: Getty

It seems to be catching on, with Richardson and Glenn Maxwell joining Bailey in donning the yellow floppy at the Gabba.

Maxwell. Image: Getty
Maxwell. Image: Getty

One fan was so taken by the hat they even started a twitter account for it, calling it: @GeorgeBaileyHat.