India’s cricketing maestro and captain, Rohit Sharma, stands as one of the premier white-ball batsmen of the modern era. His remarkable journey in international cricket, particularly in limited-overs formats, has earned him accolades and admiration worldwide. A pivotal turning point in his career occurred in 2013 when former India captain MS Dhoni entrusted him with the role of opening the innings, a move that catapulted Rohit to cricketing superstardom.

Rohit Sharma, renowned for his exquisite strokeplay and six-hitting prowess, currently ranks second in the list of players with the most sixes in international cricket. He is merely 14 sixes away from matching the legendary West Indian cricketer, Chris Gayle, who occupies the top spot in this illustrious record. In a recent interview with Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Rohit Sharma humorously acknowledged the prospect of breaking Chris Gayle’s record, describing it as a “unique” achievement.

“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),” Rohit Sharma remarked.

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To put this feat into context, Rohit has hammered an impressive 539 sixes in 446 international matches, a testament to his remarkable hitting ability. Chris Gayle, the record holder, boasts 553 maximums from 483 matches. Rohit Sharma’s potential to secure this record appears likely, given the packed schedule of international cricket leading up to the ODI World Cup in 2023.

Rohit Sharma also holds the top position for the most sixes in T20Is (182) and occupies the third spot for the most sixes in ODIs (280). However, when asked about his aspirations to play 100 Test matches, Rohit emphasized his focus on short-term goals and the importance of living in the present.

“I don’t think too far ahead like this. I’m not someone who thinks too far ahead; right now, I’m focused on the Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. We even have a short series against Australia at home, so I’m focused on these short-term goals at the moment. That’s how I am even in my life; what will happen in the future depends on what you do today. That’s why I’m more focused on these things right now,” Rohit Sharma stated.

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While the milestone of playing 100 Test matches may seem distant for the 36-year-old captain, his immediate priority lies in leading India to World Cup glory on home soil, a coveted achievement that has eluded the team for 12 years. Rohit Sharma’s leadership and cricketing prowess continue to be a source of inspiration for fans and fellow cricketers alike.