Top 5 players with most international sixes to their name
Published on: Apr 1, 2020 11:20 am IST|Updated on: Apr 1, 2020 6:27 pm IST
Ever since T20 cricket got introduced, Cricket became more of a batsmen game as the shortest format suits the stroke players. Bowlers find it tough to maintain their rhythm and therefore, it becomes easier for the batsmen to score runs freely.
Short format means less time and the batsmen take more risks to score runs at a quick pace. Therefore, lofty drives, six-hitting is evident. Today, in this comprehension we will be mentioning the top 5 six-hitters in International cricket.
5. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (359 Sixes)
India’s most successful captain and wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni stands at the 5th position with 359 sixes. The game-changer has represented India in 538 matches across format wherein, he has 78 sixes in Tests, 229 sixes in ODI’s and 52 sixes in T20Is.
As of now, he isn’t an active member of the Indian cricket team. His last international appearance came in ICC World Cup 2019 semifinal against New Zealand. There are rumors hinting towards his retirement.
4. Brendon McCullum (398 Sixes)
The swashbuckling batsman from New Zealand under whose captaincy the Blackcaps made their first-ever World Cup final appearance in 2015, has managed 398 sixes in international cricket.
He was a dasher and was quite flexible in the batting order. From Opening the batting till number nine, he has batted everywhere in the batting order. He also holds the record for most sixes in Test cricket i.e. 107. He has already retired from international cricket in the year 2016.
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