Rohit Sharma became the undisputed six-hitting king in ODI cricket, taking the No. 1 spot from Pakistan's Shahid Afridi in the first ODI against South Africa.
Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency, Ranchi: Indian batting great Rohit Sharma cemented his position at the top of the one-day cricket record books as India took on South Africa in the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday. Rohit made the world record for the most sixes hit in One Day International (ODI) cricket his own as he smashes Proteas bowlers all across the park. The 'Hitman', who started the match on 349 maximums, needed just three strikes over the boundary rope to surpass the long-standing record held by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi (351).
Rohit achieved the historic feat with characteristic ease, sending a delivery high into the stands to claim his 352nd six, placing him indisputably atop the global charts.
The moment arrived in the 20th over of India's innings, sparking a huge cheer from the capacity crowd and rapturous applause from the Indian dressing room.
Rohit, known globally for his impeccable timing and effortless six-hitting ability, celebrated the milestone reached the record in exactly 100 innings less in comparison to the former Pakistan skipper.