Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has offered a gracious response to Rohit Sharma surpassing his record for the most sixes in one-day international cricket. Reflecting not only on the milestone but also on his personal memories of Rohit, Afridi recalled their time together at the Deccan Chargers during the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, saying he had sensed early on that the young Mumbai batsman was destined for greatness.

Rohit eclipsed Afridi’s tally of 351 sixes during India’s ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30. Afridi’s record had stood untouched for 15 years, testament to his own flamboyant power-hitting and the daring strokeplay that defined a generation.

Rohit came into the match needing just three more sixes, yet what made his achievement str

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