Overview
- Rohit Sharma surpassed Shahid Afridi’s 351 ODI sixes during India’s win over South Africa in Ranchi on November 30, clearing the mark with a pull off Marco Jansen.
- The updated totals reported in coverage list Sharma at 355 sixes in 271 ODI innings compared with Afridi’s 351 in 369.
- Afridi told Telecom Asia Sport that records are meant to be broken and said he was pleased a batter he has long admired set the mark.
- Afridi’s benchmark had stood for 15 years, and he recalled sharing an IPL season with Sharma at the Deccan Chargers in 2008.
- Recent reports note Sharma’s improved fitness and strong white-ball form since October, with suggestions he could extend the record as he targets the 2027 World Cup.