Rohit reveals his passion for smashing big sixes

• Rohit Sharma leads with 637 int'l sixes, 84 more than Gayle.
• Sharma humorously stated he targets hitting all bowlers for sixes.
• Sharma hit 26 sixes against Malinga, most vs. any bowler.

Indian batter Rohit Sharma’s 637 international sixes include 331 in ODIs, 205 in T20Is, and 101 in Tests. His knocks, be it the record breaking 264 off 173 balls against Sri Lanka in ODIs or 92 off 41

balls in the T20 World Cup 2024 against Australia in the Super 8 stage are a testament to his six hitting prowess across formats. The 38-year-old boasts a strike rate of 93 in the 50-over format and a 140 in T20Is, making him one of the most destructive batters of his generation. Yet, when posed with the question of singling out a bowler he enjoys dominating, Rohit’s response is said as quintessentially him, confident, inclusive, and laced with humor.

Known for his explosive batting and record-breaking tally of sixes, Indian batter Rohit Sharma sent the audience into a frenzy when asked which bowler he loves smashing for maximums the most. In an event in Mumbai, Rohit quipped, “Sabhi log hain yaar (I like hitting sixes against every bowler),” reportedly drawing wild cheers and laughter from the crowd. “Kisi bhi bowler ke saamne jab batting karta hoon yehi sochta hoon ki usko maarna hai mujhe. Aisa koi nahin hai, ek hee banda hai, usko hee maarna hai mujhe (Whichever bowler I bat against, I go with the mindset of how I can hit them. There isn’t any specific bowler I target),” Rohit further elaborated. The Indian captain fielded questions reportedly with his characteristic nonchalance, blending humor with insights into his mindset.

Rohit Sharma has smashed 84 more sixes than Chris Gayle in international cricket

Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in international cricket with a staggering 637 maximums, 84 more than former West Indies opener Chris Gayle. While Rohit refrained from naming a specific bowler, his career statistics offer clues about his dominance. He has hit 26 sixes against Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, the most against any single bowler, though he has also targeted spinners like Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid with equal ferocity. His ability to pick lengths early and execute shots with impeccable timing has made him a matchup nightmare, as evident by his 12 sixes in a single T20I against Afghanistan in 2024, a record for the most maximums by an Indian in a T20I innings.

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in T20 format, the nonchalant approach on and off the field might be the key for the Indian batters to score big in the tournament. The Asia Cup will mark the first multi-nation tournament that Team India will be playing after their T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, which was orchestrated by Rohit Sharma. He led the charge with the bat, as Rohit scored 257 runs in the tournament, the second highest among the willow wielders.