Chris Gayle Says He Won't Break the Record of Shahid Afridi of Most Number of International Sixes

One of the most destructive batsmen in the world, Chris Gayle equalled the record of hitting the most number of international sixes with Shahid Afridi during the 3^rd and the final ODI against Bangladesh.

He smashed five sixes during the 3^rd ODI against Bangladesh. The Windies opener has reached 476 international sixes which is on par with former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi.

However, Chris Gayle won’t be able to break this record anytime soon though he could have got past it in the T20I series against Bangladesh.

However, the destructive batter was rested from the shortest format. Hence, Gayle was unable to get past Shahid Afridi’s tally. As of now, Chris Gayle will get another chance to break the record only in December.

As per schedule, Windies won’t play international cricket till November following the conclusion of the T20I series. They will lock horns against Bangladesh yet again in a Test series. It will be the return leg of the current tour which is going on.

However, Chris Gayle is unlikely to take part in the longest format of the game. Hence, he will have to wait until the ODI series to clinch the record.

Chris Gayle says he won’t break the record of Afridi 

However, Gayle has jokingly stated he won’t break the record of Shahid Afridi. He felt honoured to be played with the Pakistan all-rounder.

Both the players have been six-hitters par excellence and had entertainers in their rights. Hence Gayle told Afridi in a joking manner to not worry about his sixes record.

“To be able to tie with Afridi with 476 sixes is great. I think I’ll keep it at that & hit no more 6s. I think we’re both big 6-hitters, entertainers & it’s fantastic to be joint first with Shahid Afridi. So boom-boom, don’t worry, your record is safe, okay,” the 38-year-old said.

The southpaw is reaching the twilight stage of his career. However, Chris Gayle has stated he hopes to play on till the Twenty20 World Cup in 2020.