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Indian captain Rohit Sharma has added another feather to his cap, becoming the second-highest six-hitter in One-day International (ODI) history.
During the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Rohit surpassed West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who previously held the second spot with 331 sixes.
Rohit's record-breaking moment came early in the Indian innings when he dispatched a Gus Atkinson delivery over midwicket for a signature flick shot six.
He continued his onslaught, adding two more maximums to his tally, taking him to 337 career ODI sixes. While he now sits comfortably in second place, he still trails Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, who leads the pack with 371 sixes.
The Indian skipper showed glimpses of his explosive form. He lit up Cuttack with a long-awaited century. Rohit reached the milestone in just 76 balls before being dismissed by Liam Livingstone for a brilliant 119 off 90 deliveries.