The Hitman 

Team India captain Rohit Sharma is known for tormenting bowling attacks with his sheer elegance and nonchalance. 

Sixes 

The ease with which Rohit Sharma can clear the boundary fence is something that has astounded fans and pundits. 

The Hitman has smashed the most sixes by an Indian batter in international cricket and is now chasing Chris Gayle's mark. 

Leads all Indians 

Let's take a look at the batters who have smashed the most sixes in international cricket. 

Record

New Zealand's opening batter Martin Guptill has smashed 382 sixes in 366 international matches so far 

5 | Martin Guptill

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum smashed 398 sixes in 432 international matches during his career. 

4 | Brendon McCullum 

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi smashed 476 sixes in 524 international matches during his career. 

3 | Shahid Afridi 

The stylish right-handed batter has so far smashed 486 sixes in 415 international matches for India. 

2 | Rohit Sharma 

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle smashed 553 sixes in 483 international matches during his career. 

1 | Chris Gayle 

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