Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian to achieve this massive feat in T20 cricket
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s ability to hit sixes consistently makes him one of the most prolific hitters in the modern game. And the Indian skipper on Sunday owned the record of becoming the first batter from the country to hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket.
Mumbai Indians’ batter Rohit got to the milestone during the IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium when he smacked Ravindra Jadeja for a slog sweep.
The list is led by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who had smashed 1056 sixes in 463 matches. Rohit’s former MI’s teammate and current batting coach Kieron Pollard is second with 860 maximums in 625 matches in 660 matches.
Batters with 500 or more sixes in Men’s T20 cricket
- 1056 – Chris Gayle
- 860 – Kieron Pollard
- 678 – Andre Russell
- 548 – Colin Munro
- 500* – Rohit Sharma
For more news like this visit TOI. Get all the Latest News, City News, India News, Business News, and Sports News. For Entertainment News, TV News, and Lifestyle Tips visit Etimes
News Related-
Anurag Kashyap unveils teaser of ‘Kastoori’
-
Shehar Lakhot: Meet The Intriguing Characters Of The Upcoming Noir Crime Drama
-
Watch: 'My name is VVS Laxman...': When Ishan Kishan gave wrong answers to right questions
-
Tennis-Sabalenka, Rybakina to open new season in Brisbane
-
Sikandar Raza Makes History For Zimbabwe With Hattrick A Day After Punjab Kings Retain Him- WATCH
-
Delayed Barapullah work yet to begin despite land transfer
-
Army called in to help in tunnel rescue operation
-
FIR against Redbird aviation school for non-cooperation, obstructing DGCA officials in probe
-
IPL 2024 Auction: Why Gujarat Titans allowed Hardik Pandya to join Mumbai Indians? GT explain
-
From puff sleeves to sustainable designs: Top 5 bridal fashion trends redefining elegance and style for brides-to-be
-
The Judge behind China's financial reckoning
-
Arshdeep Singh & Axar Patel Out, Avesh Khan & Washington Sundar IN? India's Likely Playing XI For 3rd T20I
-
Horoscope Today, November 28, 2023: Check here Astrological prediction for all zodiac signs
-
'Gurdwaras are...': US Sikh body on Indian envoy's heckling by Khalistani backers