In the world of cricket, numerous remarkable achievements garner widespread acclaim. Among these, the act of hitting six sixes in a single over stands out prominently. One unforgettable instance is Yuvraj Singh’s incredible feat during the 2007 T20 World Cup when he smashed England’s Stuart Broad for six consecutive sixes.
This achievement was preceded by the legendary Sir Gary Sobers, who accomplished the same feat in a significant match during a County Championship in 1968 while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan’s Malcolm Nash.
Ravi Shastri later became the first Indian cricketer to achieve this milestone in 1985, representing Bombay against Baroda. Following suit, Herschelle Gibbs became the inaugural batter to achieve this feat in international cricket. More recently, Vamshhi Krrishna of Andhra Pradesh joined this elite group by hitting six sixes in a Col CK Nayudu Trophy match, a prestigious national tournament for under-23 cricketers.
BCCI wrote: “6 sixes in an over alert! Vamshhi Krrishna of Andhra hit 6 sixes in an over off Railways spinner Damandeep Singh on his way to a blistering 64-ball 110 in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy in Kadapa.”
𝟔 𝐒𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🚨
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 21, 2024
Vamshhi Krrishna of Andhra hit 6 sixes in an over off Railways spinner Damandeep Singh on his way to a blistering 64-ball 110 in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy in Kadapa.
Relive 📽️ those monstrous hits 🔽@IDFCFIRSTBank | #CKNayudu pic.twitter.com/MTlQWqUuKP
Shifting focus, a heartwarming incident unfolded when R Ashwin, amidst his mother’s illness, temporarily left the Indian cricket team during the third Test against England. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) orchestrated a thoughtful gesture by arranging a chartered flight for Ashwin to rejoin the team on Day 4.
Former head coach Ravi Shastri commended the BCCI and secretary Jay Shah for their empathetic gesture, emphasizing how it made Ashwin feel valued and cherished amidst challenging personal circumstances.
Ravi Shastri said: “The BCCI secretary Jay Shah organised a charter to take him home and bring him back. I think that’s the kind of empathy that’s needed from the BCCI as well. There are the guardians of Indian cricket and with this kind of empathy, they will go a long, long way. It also makes the players feel they belong and are special.”
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