During the ICC World Cup 2023, as India prepares for their tantalising semi-final match against New Zealand, renowned cricketer Sunil Gavaskar correctly noted that Indian captain Rohit Sharma has never given a damn about personal milestones. In addition, batting great Gavaskar stated that Rohit will be excited to play his natural style of cricket at the renowned Wankhede Stadium against the Black Caps.
The Indian opener, known by the nickname “the Hitman,” put on a thrilling display of knocks to give his team a great start in Mumbai’s first One Day International (ODI) World Cup semi-final. Even though Rohit was unable to get a fast-bowling half-century, his explosive innings against Kane Williamson’s team broke a few records.
Rohit breaks Chris Gayle’s record
India’s captain Rohit became the batter to hit the most sixes in an ICC World Cup, surpassing the record set by West Indies opener Chris Gayle. After 27 consecutive sixes, Rohit broke Gayle’s World Cup record. During the 2015 World Cup, the former West Indies captain has tallied 26 maximums. In addition, Rohit, the captain of India, is the first player in World Cup history to hit 50 sixes. The 36-year-old Indian batsman outperformed Gayle, who in the World Cup of cricket hit 49 sixes.
Hitman became the first batter to get dismissed in the 40s
In addition to shattering Gayle’s two records, Rohit performed an uncommon accomplishment during the 2023 World Cup. The captain of India is the only batter in World Cup history to be removed four times in the 40s. At the 2023 World Cup, Rohit scored 48 against Bangladesh, 46 against Australia, 40 against South Africa, and 47 against New Zealand. In his ten ICC World Cup outings, Rohit has accumulated 550 runs. Regarding the India vs. New Zealand semi-final, Rohit struck 47 off 29 balls to assist the Men in Blue in reaching 71 in the first eight overs. India has advanced to the World Cup semifinals after winning nine of their nine games.
