Cricket / Longest sixer in cricket history by albert trott 164 metres not yuvraj singh or ms dhoni

Cricket | Whenever it comes to the longest sixes in cricket, the names of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh and Chris Gayle will first come to mind. But very few people know that some other player has done this work. More than 100 years ago, the world record for the longest six in cricket was made, but till date no one has reached even near this record.

This player hit the longest six

The longest six in the history of cricket was hit by Albert Trott in the 19th century. Albert Trott played cricket for both England and Australia. Albert had hit such a six in the 19th century, which had crossed the pavilion of Lord's Cricket Ground. The length of this six of his was more than 160 meters. It was the longest six in the history of cricket. Albert made this shot against Australia while playing for the Marylebourne Cricket Club in England. This was the same shot in which the ball had crossed the boundary.

the ball had reached so far

Albert Trott has been one of the most dangerous batsmen of the 19th century. He has played cricket for both England and Australia. The longest 'six' in history is Albert's name. He has achieved the feat of hitting a six of 164 meters. In the 19th century, bowlers used to fear by the name of Albert Trott. Not only this, he has proved to be a fear for the batsmen in bowling as well. It is said that this player committed suicide by shooting himself in 1910 at the age of 41.

Afridi's six in the name of so many meters

Former Pakistan explosive all-rounder Shahid Afridi played many dangerous and explosive innings throughout his career. Shahid Afridi had hit a long six of 158 meters against South Africa in the year 2013.

The names of two Indians are also included in the list.

Two Indians are also included in the list of players who hit the longest six, in which Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are named. Yuvraj Singh has hit a six of 119 meters. Yuvi's name also includes the record of hitting 6 sixes in 6 balls in T20. At the same time, MS Dhoni has hit a six of 112 meters. In the 2007 T20 World Cup, India's Yuvraj Singh hit a 119 meter long six off Brett Lee during his innings of 70 runs against Australia. This six was also amazing because he only used his wrists for this.