Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni for an elite T20I record

Rohit Sharma scored 11 in the run-chase against West Indies before retiring hurt due to a back spasm. The Indian skipper clubbed a six and a four off Alzarri Joseph before walking off the field.

Despite his absence in the remainder of the run-chase, the Indian batters overhauled the West Indies total in 19 overs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

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Rohit Sharma tops Virat Kohli as leading six-hitter as T20I captain

Sharma’s six in the third match marked the 60th maximum of his career as India’s T20I captain. He overtook his predecessor Virat Kohli, who struck 59 sixes in his 46 innings.

Notably, the active Indian skipper reached the landmark in just his 34th innings as the leader. Former captain and legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni is third on the illustrious list with 34 sixes across 62 T20I innings while leading the Indian team.

Sharma’s injury update

According to an update provided by the BCCI, the medical team is monitoring Sharma’s recovery progress. As of now, it is yet to be determined if the veteran will be fit in time for the remaining two matches of the series.

With a 2-1 lead in the series, the Indian team will now face West Indies in the fourth and fifth T20Is at Lauderhill, Florida on August 6 and August 7.

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