Rohit Sharma eyeing Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni's legendary record in Test cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma is on the cusp of achieving a massive six-hitting record in Test cricket. The senior opener is just 14 sixes away from becoming the leading six-hitter for the India National Cricket Team in the longest format of the game.

Rohit Sharma has justified his tag Hitman even in Test cricket. He has been a six-hitting machine for the team in the longest format of the game. Irrespective of the conditions, he has tried to put pressure on the opposition, and in the process, he has hit ample of sixes.

Rohit Sharma currently has 77 sixes in Test cricket and is just one six away from equalling MS Dhoni’s tally of 78 sixes and becoming be second-leading six-getter in the longest format of the game. Currently, Virender Sehwag is at the top with 90 sixes to his name.

Rohit Sharma will have a great opportunity to surpass both MS Dhoni and Virender Sehwag in the upcoming Test series against England. India will be hosting England for the five-match series from 25th January to 11th December across 5 different venues in India.

Rohit Sharma has been an absolute beast for India in Test cricket for the last few years. Ever since he started opening in Tests, he has been a class apart and has become a match-winner for the team both at home as well as overseas conditions. The World has witnessed a different version of him in Test cricket. His discipline as a Test opener has been one to cherish and he has been one of the biggest reasons behind team’s success in the longest format of the game.

Rohit Sharma will be extremely crucial for the team in the upcoming Test series against England. The opening batter has been the best batter for India against the spin as well as the new ball. A lot would be reliant on him and he needs to play long innings if India has to fancy their chances of winning.

Apart from his batting, the opener also has to display quality leadership. England under the leadership of Stokes are unbeaten so far, therefore Rohit Sharma has been on the top of his game with captaincy if his team has to fancy their chances of winning.

Most sixes for India in Test cricket; Rohit Sharma on the verge of becoming the leading six-hitter for India

Virender Sehwag sits on the top of the list of the most sixes for India in Test cricket. In 103 games, he has blasted 90 sixes whereas MS Dhoni is second with 78 sixes from 90 games. Rohit Sharma is third with 77 hits to his name from 54 matches.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar also features with 69 sixes to his name. Kapil Dev ended with his career with 61 maximums whereas Ravindra Jadeja is next with 58 hits to his name. Sourav Ganguly and Rishabh Pant are also there with 57 and 55 sixes respectively.

Most sixes for India in Test cricket: