Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle among top 10 batsmen to smash most number of sixes in 2010s

In last decade, International Cricket Council (ICC) has made some major changes in its laws to keep ODI format relevant in an era dominated by T20 cricket.  powerplay rules from 2000s were altered and ICC introduced a new rule with 3 powerplays in ODI cricket. se changes were made to bring equity between batting and bowling aspects of sport.

But pitches have become more or less batting-friendly in ODIs and additionally, use of two new balls has restricted pace bowlers from generating reverse swing. Some of batsmen in this list have redefined art of six-hitting and sent ball effortlessly into stands as a result. Let's have a look at top 10 batsmen with most sixes in decade in international cricket in ascending order across all three formats.

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10. Aaron Finch (Australia) - 112 sixes

9. Kieron Pollard (West Indies) - 112 sixes

8. Virat Kohli (India) - 115 sixes

7. MS Dhoni (India) - 119 sixes 

6. Jos Buttler (England) - 125 sixes

5. Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 153 sixes

4. AB De Villiers (South Africa) - 155 sixes

3. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 180 sixes

When it comes to hitting gigantic sixes, Gayle's name pops up into mind. West Indian has showcased his six-hitting prowess and has taken his team to a winning position on numerous occasions in ODI cricket. His massive sixes in Indian Premier League (IPL) are a treat for cricket fans. During this decade, he has played 96 international matches and amassed 3051 runs at an aver of 33.52 including 6 centuries and 15 half-centuries. He has hit 180 sixes and occupies third position on this list.

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2. Eoin Morgan (England) - 183 sixes

England's first and only World Cup-winning captain, Eoin Morgan has been a force to reckon with during  last decade. Morgan has instilled attacking brand of cricket in team, which is why y have been so successful. During this decade, he has played 195 matches and amassed 6241 runs at an aver of 40.52 including 12 centuries and 38 half-centuries. He has hit 183 sixes and occupies second position on this list.

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1. Rohit Sharma (India) - 233 sixes

India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma has undoubtedly been most consistent six-hitter across globe. He has enthralled cricket fans with his towering sixes. But unlike many of his contemporaries, Rohit is kwn for his timing than his power. right-hander is a treat to even sorest of eyes when he gets going. During this decade, he has played 180 matches and amassed 8249 runs at an aver of 53.56 including 28 centuries and 39 half-centuries. He has hit 233 sixes and occupies top position on this elite list.

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