Secret Behind India's Six Hitting? Rahul Dravid's Epic Response Floors Everyone

11.03.2024 - 09:45 sports.ndtv.com

The India vs England Test series was entertaining on all aspects. While the five-match contest offered some gritty knocks and promising spells, it also saw a world record being registered in terms of sixes.

India and England together hit a total of 102 sixes, which is the most in any Test series. Rohit Sharma and Co. hit 72 of them while guests England smashed the remaining 30.

Out of the ones India hit, Yashasvi Jaiswal individually accounted for 29 sixes. He also went on to break Rohit's world record of hitting most sixes in a Test series.

When asked to comment on India's six-hitting spree in the series, head coach Rahul Dravid came out with a funny reply. "I was just showing (the team) videos of me batting, man.

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