India great Rohit Sharma is nearing a massive world record in ODI cricket. made a return to international cricket during the three-match ODI series against Australia in October and showed no signs of rust, scoring a century and a fifty to end the series as the leading run scorer, and put all doubts over his place in the India squad to rest.
Rohit would look to have another great series that will significantly boost his chances of making the India squad for the World Cup 2027.
If Rohit can continue the form he showed in Australia, he will, for sure, break the record of most sixes in ODIs, currently held by Shahid Afridi. The Pakistan great hit 351 sixes in 398 matches, and Rohit is just three sixes away from leapfrogging him. Meanwhile, Rohit, as soon as he hits the first six, will become the fastest to reach the landmark of 350 sixes in ODIs.
Most Sixes In ODIs
- Shahid Afridi – 351 (398 matches)
- Rohit Sharma – 349 (276 matches)
- Chris Gayle – 331 (301 matches)
- Sanath Jayasuriya – 270 (445 matches)
- MS Dhoni – 229 (350 matches)
Rohit Sharma’s Transformation Takes the Internet By Storm
Rohit Sharma’s fitness has always been a topic of debate, and his retirement from Tests further raised concerns if he’d be able to stay fit enough to play international cricket. But Rohit surprised the fans with his stunning lean look when he returned to cricket during the Australia tour. Rohit didn’t stop his weight loss journey after the series and shred more weight to reach his best physique, with many calling him even fitter than Virat Kohli. The photo of Rohit before the first ODI went viral and left the internet awestruck.
Meanwhile, the first ODI will be played at JSCA International Cricket Complex in Rachi today, November 30, at 1:30 PM.