Top five cricketers with most sixes in their career

Hitting a six in modern-day cricket is often regarded as one of the most game-changing qualities a batter can possess. With the sport's popularity shifting away from the traditional five-day format and toward limited-overs cricket, the importance of big-hitters today cannot be overstated.

Following is a list of top five batters who have hit the most sixes in their cricket careers.

1. Chris Gayle (Universe Boss)

The Universe Boss is without a doubt the greatest six-hitter in cricket history. For him, hitting sixes appears to be easier than taking singles. On any given day, the Universe Boss can win bouts by himself. Gayle has 553 sixes to his name in 483 games across all formats, the most by a batter in international cricket. With over 19000 runs under his belt, he is surely a boss of the 6 hitting world.

    2.  Shahid Afridi (Boob Boom)

Afridi also known as "Boom Boom" Afridi is one of the most lethal six-hitters in the game's history. He has a flair for hitting sixes, making him one of Pakistan's most lethal batsmen. The leg-spinning all-rounder has played 524 matches and scored over 11000 runs through his nearly two-decade career. Afridi has 476 sixes to his name, which is the second-most by any cricketer.

3. Rohit Sharma (Hitman)

Rohit Sharma, also known as "Hitman," is one of the most aggressive openers in the game. He's developed a habit of hitting sixes for pleasure. The Mumbai-born batsman has an uncanny knack for hitting sixes and has been a key contributor to India's recent success. Rohit has played 399 times for and has 463 sixes to his name, putting him in third place on the list of international batsmen with the most sixes.

4. Brendon McCullum (Baz)

The former New Zealand skipper has a reputation for hitting massive sixes and is often referred to as one of the best hitters of all time. McCullum was one of the most powerful batters in the contemporary game. The wicket-keeper-batsman has played 432 matches for his country, hitting 398 times over the boundary during his 14-year career. McCullum is ranked fourth in the list of international batsmen with the most sixes.

5. Martin Guptill ( Two Toes)

Martin Guptill, nicknamed "Two Toes," is one of the few players in the world who can play the short-arm pull on one leg as gracefully as Martin Guptill. Guptill, a right-handed opening batsman, has routinely been among the runs in one-day internationals, including a double-century in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final. In the 345 games he has played, he has struck the ball a total of 369 times.