Rohit Sharma Poised to Break Shahid Afridi’s All-Time ODI Sixes Record in Australia Series

Veteran opener Rohit Sharma is on the cusp of achieving a monumental milestone in ODI cricket during India's upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting October 19. The former ODI captain, who has been retained as a specialist batter, is just eight sixes away from surpassing Shahid Afridi's world record for the most sixes hit in the format.

Afridi currently holds the record with 351 sixes, while Rohit, known as 'The Hitman' for his explosive power, sits close behind with 344 maximums. Given Rohit's aggressive style of play, there is a strong possibility he could achieve this historic feat in the very first match in Perth, or certainly across the three-game series. This potential record chase adds significant excitement to the series, where Rohit will now play purely as a batsman under the new leadership of Shubman Gill.