Rohit Sharma advocates getting 8 runs for sixes involving more distance and muscle power

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was sidelined from ODI and Test series against New Zealand after right-handed batsman picked up a calf injury in fifth and final T20I against Kiwis. Sharma, who was stand-in captain for Virat Kohli, sustained injury while taking a risky single. Mumbai batsman tried to bat after a little treatment but eventually had to walk off as he was in severe pain.

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Six-hitting is all about timing: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is currently recovering from injury. He was seen at a chat show where he spoke on a range of topics. Rohit Sharma has hit most number of ODI sixes and he was seen speaking on art of hitting m.

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Rohit Sharma said that to hit a six one does t need to be muscular like Chris Gayle. He added that it is t about hitting sixes with complete power but it is only about timing ball to make sure it crosses boundary. He also said that it was all about how to time shot and made a tongue in cheek comment saying added that a player does t get 8 runs for hitting "an extra" long six.

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shouldn't be a barrier: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma also spoke on factor or background when it comes to play professional cricket or sport in general. When he was asked about ideal for a kid to pick up a sport, he said that isn’t a barrier when it’s about starting to play a sport. Rohit Sharma gave Michael Hussey's example saying that former Australia cricketer made his Test debut when he was 30. He played for 6-7 years and got tag 'Mr. Cricket'. He also said that this is good learning for all of us and added that re is to start any sport.

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