Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian to achieve this massive feat in T20 cricket | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s means to hit sixes persistently makes him one of the prolific hitters within the trendy sport. And the Indian skipper on Sunday owned the file of turning into the primary batter from the nation to hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket.
Mumbai Indians‘ batter Rohit bought to the milestone throughout the IPL 2024 match in opposition to Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium when he smacked Ravindra Jadeja for a slog sweep.

The listing is led by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who had smashed 1056 sixes in 463 matches. Rohit’s former MI’s teammate and present batting coach Kieron Pollard is second with 860 maximums in 625 matches in 660 matches.
Batters with 500 or extra sixes in Males’s T20 cricket

Earlier within the match, Rohit confronted an embarrassing scenario as his trousers slipped throughout fielding.
The incident occurred throughout the twelfth over of the innings when Rohit’s pants slipped off whereas trying to take a diving catch of CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, resulting in laughter from the group. Regardless of his efforts, he could not maintain onto the catch, and the mishap along with his pants added to the amusement.
Rohit additionally spoke about his future and mentioned he plans to “proceed for a couple of extra years” as he “actually” desires to win the 2027 ODI World Cup after the trophy slipped by means of his grip thanks to only “one unhealthy day” within the mega-event’s 2023 version.
The 36-year-old Rohit was a part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup victory, however he counts the 50-over showpiece as the true stuff. He was left heartbroken when that chance was missed following the crew’s remaining loss to Australia final 12 months in Ahmedabad.
“I have not actually thought of retirement. However, I do not know the place life takes you. I’m enjoying nicely in the mean time and I’m pondering of continuous for a couple of extra years. I actually wish to win that World Cup,” he mentioned in a YouTube chat present ‘Breakfast With Champions’ that was additionally attended by British pop singer Ed Sheeran.