Record Alert: Rohit Sharma crosses Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in ODIs

Rohit Sharma enjoyed a dream comeback to form in the second ODI against England in Cuttack. First, the skipper went past third on the list of most centuries by batter in ODIs (32), and later, he also went past second in the list of most sixes by batter in ODIs (332). In the process, Rohit went past Chris Gayle's record (331) sixes and now sits in the second position behind Shahid Afridi (351) for the record of most sixes in ODI history.

In his scintillating knock of 119 against England, the India skipper hit seven huge sixes, and killed the game in the first power play itself. While, Rohit took time to settle, once he scored the first six off Gus Atkinson there was no looking back. He also took a special liking to Saqib Mahmood, as he hit him for two maximums. The 38-year-old's powerful ton enabled India to take the series 2-0.

Rohit's timely return to form ahead of Champions Trophy augurs well for India as his selfless and attacking approach at the top of the order eases the workload on rest of the batters.

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Rohit Sharma sets another massive World Record

After setting the six-hitting record, Rohit also set a new World record for hitting most tons for a batter after turning 30. The 32nd 100 hundred against England was Rohit's 22nd Ton after celebrating his 30th birthday. In the process, the India skipper went past Sanath Jayasuriya's record of 21 centuries.

Most ODI Centuries After 30th Birthday