"Record Will Break Soon": Yuvraj Singh on His Legendary Six Sixes Feat
Yuvraj Singh believes his legendary feat of hitting six sixes in an over will be broken soon as the game of cricket evolves.
Former Indian cricket sensation Yuvraj Singh, the man who etched his name in history by smashing six sixes in a single over, believes that his iconic six sixes record is destined to be broken in the near future. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of his nutrition supplement, Protocol32, the legendary all-rounder expressed his surprise that the feat has remained so elusive for so long, considering the rapid evolution of the modern game.
A Moment That Defined T20 History
The world still remembers the breathtaking moment during the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 when Yuvraj Singh took on England's Stuart Broad. In a display of pure power and precision, he became the first batter in T20 International history to hit six consecutive sixes in one over. While players like Kieron Pollard of the West Indies and Dipendra Singh Airee of Nepal have since emulated this feat in T20Is, Yuvraj remains the only Indian to have achieved this milestone in international cricket.
“The record is going to break very soon; the fact that it's not breaking is surprising, but the way the game is going, I'm sure it will break very soon,” Yuvraj told ANI.
Praising the Rise of Abhishek Sharma
Beyond his own records, Yuvraj took the opportunity to laud the meteoric rise of young batter Abhishek Sharma. Having mentored Abhishek during the early stages of his career, Yuvraj attributed the youngster's success—including his climb to the top of the ICC T20I batter’s rankings—to an extraordinary work ethic.
Abhishek recently left spectators stunned with a masterclass innings of 113 runs off just 38 balls against New Zealand in the third T20I of a five-match series. His explosive batting helped India chase down a target of 199 in a mere 13.2 overs at the Hnry Stadium.
The Secret to Success: Hard Work
Yuvraj emphasized that there are no shortcuts to reaching the pinnacle of the sport. He noted that for a player to maintain a number-one ranking for several years, they must put in significantly more effort than the average professional.
“He's worked really hard. The guy who's been the number one player for the last 2 or 3 years must have worked four times harder than an average player. So if anybody wants to be that kind of player, they just have to work four times harder; there's no secret to it,” Yuvraj remarked.
Abhishek Sharma's Stunning Numbers
The statistics backing Abhishek Sharma's rise are nothing short of phenomenal. In just over two years since his T20I debut, he has already become India's fifth-highest T20I run-scorer. His record includes:
- Total Runs: 2,267 runs in 70 innings across 71 T20Is.
- Average: 33.33.
- Strike Rate: A blistering 196.61.
- Milestones: Four centuries and 14 half-centuries, with a career-best score of 135.