Rohit Sharma
A three-match Test series is to be played between India and New Zealand. The first match of this series will be played in Bengaluru from 16 October. Team India is preparing for this match. Both the teams have also announced their squads for the series. Meanwhile, Team India captain Rohit Sharma can make a great record in his name during the first match of this series. Rohit Sharma is known for his long hits. This is why fans know him as Hitman. In such a situation, let us know what that record is.
Rohit Sharma can become sixer king
If Team India captain Rohit Sharma hits only 5 sixes during the first match of the series against New Zealand, he will become the Sixer King. Rohit Sharma has hit 87 sixes in Test cricket. In fact, Rohit Sharma is at second place in terms of hitting the most sixes in Test cricket for India. Virender Sehwag’s name is at the first place in this list. He has hit 91 sixes in 104 matches in Test cricket. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will overtake Virender Sehwag as soon as he hits five sixes. Rohit Sharma is already the player who has hit the most sixes for India in ODI cricket and T20 International. He has a chance to come on top in Test format also.
Players who hit the most sixes in Test cricket for India
- Virender Sehwag – 91 sixes
- Rohit Sharma – 87 sixes
- MS Dhoni – 78 sixes
- Sachin Tendulkar – 69 sixes
- Ravindra Jadeja – 66 sixes
New Zealand series important for Team India
India vs New Zealand Test series is very important for Team India. The Indian team is currently at the first position in the points table of the World Test Championship. Team India will have to win 3-0 in this series to maintain its position. After this series the Indian team will tour Australia. Where a five-match Test series will be played between India and Australia. It will not be an easy task for India to win during this series, hence it is very important to strengthen its position beforehand.
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