Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, is on the cusp of breaking West Indies great Chris Gayle’s record for the most sixes in international cricket. With 539 sixes in 446 international matches, Rohit is just 14 sixes away from equaling Gayle’s record of 553 maximums from 483 matches. In a recent interview, Rohit shared his thoughts on this milestone and his cricketing journey.
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Rohit, known for his elegant stroke play and remarkable six-hitting ability, humorously commented on the possibility of breaking Gayle’s record. He said, “It will be a unique record if I manage to break that. I never thought in life that I would be able to break Chris Gayle’s record one day (laughs). It’s funny but okay (flexes his bicep).”
Currently, Rohit holds the record for the most sixes in T20 Internationals (182) and ranks third for the most sixes in One Day Internationals (280). With a packed schedule of cricket events leading up to the ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit is well-positioned to surpass Gayle’s record in the near future.
When asked about his aspirations to play 100 Test matches, Rohit emphasized that he doesn’t think too far ahead. His focus remains on the immediate goals, such as the Asia Cup, the World Cup in 2023, and the upcoming series against Australia at home. Rohit’s pragmatic approach to his cricketing career prioritizes performing well in the present moment and achieving short-term objectives.
At 36 years old, playing 100 Test matches may seem like a distant goal for Rohit, but his primary objective is leading the Indian team to World Cup glory on home soil, a feat they haven’t achieved in 12 years.
As Rohit Sharma continues to excel in the world of cricket, fans eagerly await the moment when he officially becomes the record-holder for the most sixes in international cricket, adding another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career.
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