New Delhi: India’s veteran opener Rohit Sharma, celebrated as one of the most destructive batters in world cricket, has once again reminded fans why his batting is as much about class as it is about power. Asked which bowler he enjoys hitting the most, the 38-year-old gave a measured response, saying he relishes the challenge of sending the ball over the ropes regardless of who is bowling.
“There’s no specific bowler. I like to hit sixes against everyone,” Rohit said. “The focus is always on scoring maximum runs from each delivery, not on targeting an individual.”
The remark comes from a player who already sits atop cricket’s record books as the batsman with the most sixes in international cricket. Across formats, Rohit has smashed 637 sixes an unmatched feat that underscores his reputation as the “Hitman” of modern cricket. His strike rate of 93 in ODIs and 140 in T20Is further highlights his fearless approach.
Rohit’s recent appearances have been limited, with his last outing for Mumbai Indians in the 2025 Indian Premier League. Despite a slow start to the season, he recovered to score 418 runs in 15 matches, including 22 sixes, proving that his flair for big-hitting remains intact.
The season also marked a turning point in his career. Having earlier stepped away from T20 internationals, Rohit announced his retirement from Test cricket during the IPL. That leaves ODIs as his sole international focus a format where he continues to command respect both as a run-getter and a senior figure in the dressing room.
For fans and rivals alike, Rohit’s answer is telling. The bowler on the other end doesn’t matter it’s the ball in Rohit’s arc that dictates the outcome. And more often than not, that ball finds its way into the stands.