NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the batter with the most ODI sixes in a calendar year on Sunday. In a game against Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup, the Indian skipper smoked Colin Ackermann for a massive 92-metre six over long-on, marking his 59th maximum of the year. This incredible milestone surpassed the previous record set by South African AB de Villiers, who hit 58 sixes in 2015.
Scorecard: India vs Netherlands
Rohit has the opportunity to further increase the number of maximums in the game. His exceptional batting skills have placed him ahead of renowned players like Chris Gayle, who hit 56 sixes in 2019, and Shahid Afridi, with 48 sixes.
Not only has Rohit dominated the calendar year record, but he has also become the captain with the most sixes in a single World Cup edition. With his 23rd maximum in the ongoing World Cup, he surpassed the previous record of 22 set by England's captain, Eoin Morgan, in 2019.
In the list of most sixes by a captain in World Cup history, Morgan is followed by de Villiers, who hit 21 sixes in 2015, Aaron Finch with 18 in 2019, and Brandon McCullum with 17 in 2015.
Rohit's contribution to the Indian team has been crucial, as he consistently provides a quick start to the innings in the tournament. His powerful hitting and ability to score maximums have undoubtedly made him a key player in the Indian squad.
1/10:Team India celebrates Diwali in Bengaluru
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2/10:Team India celebrates Diwali
Team India celebrated Diwali with their families and friends at the team hotel in Bengaluru.Agencies
3/10:Rohit, Rahul share Diwali pictures
Skipper Rohit Sharma and vice-captain KL Rahul posted pictures from the Diwali Party on their social media accounts.Agencies
4/10:Players wear traditional Indian wear
The cricketers were seen wearing traditional Indian wear during the Diwali celebration.Agencies
5/10:Enjoying cuisine and unwinding
The players enjoyed the cuisine and unwound before the knockout phase of the World Cup.Agencies
6/10:Shami, Suryakumar attend celebration
Star pacer Mohammad Shami and batter Suryakumar Yadav also attended the festival of lights.Agencies
7/10:Shami wishes happy & successful Diwali
Mohammad Shami wore a traditional kurta and posted a picture with wishes for a 'Happy & successful Diwali'.Agencies
8/10:Jadeja attends celebration with wife
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja attended the Diwali celebration with his wife Rivaba.Agencies
9/10:Players enjoy the celebrations
Other Indian team players also celebrated Diwali wearing Indian attire.Agencies
10/10:India aim to maintain unbeaten streak
Team India will aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.AFPWith his recent record-breaking performance, Rohit Sharma has solidified his position as one of the most destructive batsmen in the world.
