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Hitting sixes is a passion with many cricketers - this art comes to them by default. Power and aggressiveness are two key factors required for sending the cricket ball flying high up in the air, and out of the ground.
In the history of Cricket World Cup, Australian captain has hit 29 sixes. He is followed by South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs who hit 28 sixes.
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has hit 23 sixes in 18 World Cup matches thus far. Labeled as the 'God of off-side' by none other than teammate Rahul Dravid, Ganguly is renowned for his magnificent sixes. The sight of 'Dada' stepping out of the crease and hitting the ball over mid-wicket or long-off for a huge six is simply unforgettable.
Among others cricket legends, Indian Sachin Tendulkar (15 sixes), Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya (13 sixes) and West Indian Brian Lara (12 sixes), are also featured in the list of most sixes in Cricket World Cups.
In the 2007 edition of World Cup, Australia's Mathew Hayden hit 18 sixes. Next in the list are Herschell Gibbs of South Africa with 14 sixes, Sanath Jayasuriya with 14 sixes, Mark Boucher with 11 sixes, Australia's Ricky Ponting with 11 sixes and Adam Gilchrist, 10 sixes, and Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene also hit 10 sixes.
These men are capable of hitting sixes against the toughest of bowlers. The power and magnificence that they bring in their shot-making leaves spectators awe-struck.
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