6 leading six-hitters in the history of ODI cricket
ODI cricket has come a long way since its inception in 1971. The format was introduced to bring in excitement and attract the crowd for a spectacle that would just last just a day's play.
Hitting sixes was not in the fundamental teachings of cricket in the olden days. However, as time progressed and cricket evolved, a few players changed the course of the sport with their stroke-play.
In this segment, let us take a look at the five leading six-hitters in the history of ODI cricket.
#6 Rohit Sharma - 202 sixes
In the world of rock music, he is like a classical rendition. Where others prefer power to muscle the cricket ball, he uses elegance to the utmost effect. Rohit Sharma is setting new standards of stroke play in limited overs cricket.
Rohit usually takes time at the start of his innings and once settled, he utilizes his six hitting ability to score big runs. He already has three double centuries to his name and also holds the record for the most 150-plus scores in ODI cricket.
He is not far from replacing AB de Villiers in the fifth spot in this list. In just 187 ODI innings, Rohit has hit 202 sixes. The elegant opener needs just three sixes to go past the South African legend's tally.
Rohit has a six-hitting ratio of 1.08 per game. If the 'Hitman' continues to hit sixes at the same rate, he could even end his tally ahead of everyone else in this list.