Rohit Sharma replies back to former West Indies batter after breaking records against Afghanistan in ODI World Cup 2023

India won against Afghanistan by 8 wickets, at the Arun Jaitely Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday. Rohit Sharma broke several records after the skipper scored his brilliant century. The Men in Blue are currently the No.1 ODI side. They have shown their class in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. After the hard-fought win against Australia in the first match at Chennai, Rohit Sharma led the side and came to Delhi with high confidence. They won the match comfortably while chasing under lights. 

Batting first Afghanistan posted a total of 272/8 in their 50-overs. Skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi stood up for his side when the Afghans were struggling at 63/3 he scored 80 runs from 88 balls and stitched a great partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai, who also scored 62 runs. Both the batters made 121 runs and with some runs from the lower middle order made sure they made a defendable score of 272 runs. 

Rohit Sharma became the player with the most hundreds in the history of the ODI World Cup. He has broken the long-held record of India great Sachin Tendulkar. The batter was tied with 6 centuries though the Indian skipper took fewer innings to reach the milestone. After the century against Afghanistan, he added the 7th one under his belt. He broke another milestone and now has 555 sixes in 453 matches while Chris Gayle ended his international career with 553 sixes. 

Over the years, we have seen him, such a six-hitting machine he is wherever he plays: Rohit Sharma

Thanks CG 🤙

4&5 on the back but our favorite number is 6 😄

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 12, 2023

The ‘Universe Boss’ was quick to reply on social media, "Congrats, @ImRo45 - Most Sixes in International cricket. #45 Special." In reply the 36-year-old batter said, "Universe Boss is Universe Boss. I have taken a leaf out of his book. Over the years, we have seen him, such a six-hitting machine he is wherever he plays. We both wear the same jersey - No. 45. I am sure he is happy about it because jersey No. 45 has done it [broken his record]."

"When I started playing this game, I never thought I would be able to hit sixes like that, let alone that many sixes. Obviously, a lot of work has gone into it over the years. So I am quite happy with the work I have."

India will face their arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.