Cricket has witnessed some of the craziest stats over the last so many years that have made the fans curious. Cricket has witnessed some cracking sixes and big sixes in cricketing history. In this piece, we discuss the five longest sixes that were hit in the history of cricket. It takes power, placement and timing to hit the ball out of the park, and this article covers the details of the longest sixes in terms of meters. We take a look at these sixes in detail:

1.Shahid Afridi (Pakistan vs South Africa-2013- 153 Meters)

'Boom Boom Afridi' as he was fondly called during his playing days, hit some powerful sixes that were mind-boggling. The former Pakistani all-rounder hit 476 sixes in his International career, but this particular six that he hit was the longest. In an ODI match against South Africa in Johannesburg, Afridi hit a six that travelled 153 meters. Ryan Maclaren was the bowler. The pacer got rid of Afridi in the previous ball, but it was a no-ball, and the charismatic batter took full advantage of the free hit.

2.Brett Lee (Australia vs West Indies- 2005- 143 Meters)

Brett Lee was a nightmare for the bowlers with his speed, pace and swing, but in this particular game against the West Indies at Brisbane's Gabba stadium, the former Australian pacer showcased his poaching abilities with the bat, smashing a big six that travelled 143 meters.  Brett Lee was a handy batter lower down the order, and this particular hit highlighted his abilities as a pinch hitter.

3.Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs South Africa- 2012- 127 Meters)

The former New Zealand opener was amongst the most aggressive white ball openers in New Zealand cricket. New Zealand were chasing 148 in a T20I game against South Africa at Wellington's Westpac Stadium. The right-hander scored 70 in 55 balls, helping the Kiwis chase the target by 6 wickets. He smashed left-arm pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe for a huge six over mid mid-wicket area that travelled 127 meters. The six was well timed and effortlessly hit.

4.Liam Livinstone (England vs Pakistan - 2021- 122 Meters)

Undoubtedly amongst the most powerful strikers in modern-day cricket, Livingstone has cracked some big sixes in whit ball cricket. The 31-year-old hit a huge six against Pakistan in 2021 in the first T20I while playing at Trent Bridge. He scored 103 in 43 balls. Although England lost the game while chasing a target of 232, Livinstone's innings was a silver lining for the Three Lions. He hit a six that travelled 122 meters while facing pacer Haris Rauf, thus becoing the only English batter to hit the longest six..

5.Yuvraj Singh (India vs Australia- 2007- 119 Meters)

The inaugural 2007 ICC T20I World Cup in South Africa would be remembered as Yuvraj Singh's World Cup, as he had smashed the former England pacer for six back-to-back sixes in an over. In the semifinal against Australia, while facing Brett Lee, the two-time World Cup winner flicked a six over square leg while facing Brett Lee. His knock of 70 in 30 balls helped India make it to the final and eventually win the T20 World Cup.

Cricket is undoubtedly the most followed sport worldwide, including India. Whenever a cricketing event takes place between major teams, including an ICC event, viewership breaks all sorts of records, while stadiums are packed with fans who are eager to see their favourite players perform.

Apart from their cricketing skills, cricketers are the centre of attraction for their good looks. In this piece, we discuss five cricketers who have attracted fans with their charming looks. The players mentioned in the list have millions of followers on social media due to their good looks, apart from their playing style. Their looks make them a famous public personality. We discuss these cricketers in detail:

1.Virat Kohli (India)

The modern-day great broke everyone's hearts after announcing retirement from test cricket, but the 36-year-old remains at the top regarding his looks, like his batting. His charisma makes him a fan favourite, while his charming appearance makes his fans go crazy. The youth has emulated Kohli's stylish hairstyles. Virat Kohli's dressing sense has always made him look unique. When it comes to his followers on Instagram, he is the most followed personality.

2.Yuvraj Singh (India)

Yuvraj Singh's dashing looks combined with his charismatic playing style and appearance, made him an altogether different personality in the sporting circles. The former India batter and two-time World Cup winner's stylish appearance made him the most popular figure. His stylish dressing attracted big advertising brands to sign deals with him. 

3.Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)

The former bespectacled New Zealand cricketer's looks made him look more like an actor rather than a sportsman. Vettori's smile and his elegant features were unmatchable, combined with his smart walking style, made him a favourite not only amongst the female fans but also the male fans. His sparkling eyes made his charming presence even more elegant.

4.Brett Lee (Australia)

The former Australian pacer's graceful and elegant walk made him the most lovable sporting personalities, combined with his dimpled smile that was adored by female fans. His smile reflected his persona, while his smart personality and flamboyance attracted even those who didn't follow cricket. His looks and stylish hairstyle helped him get offers to act in movies.

5. Alistair Cook (England)

Undoubtedly amongst the most stylish and handsome English cricketers of all time, Alistair Cook is considered amongst the most stylish personalities in England. Cook is the highest run scorer for England in test cricket. The former England skipper's personality is the topic of discussion even outside the sporting circuit due to his elegant and smart looks.

A Cricket Icon Shares Inspiration at GL Bajaj

It was only recently that GL Bajaj Educational Institutions in Agra had the unique honor of inviting Brett Lee, the world cricket legend and cricket coach of the GL Bajaj Super Challengers cricket team, to the campus. The campus was abuzz with excitement as students and staff alike took advantage of the rare opportunity to meet a cricket legend. Lee's visit was not just to meet a celebrity; it was to share with all those lucky enough to hear him the priceless lessons he had to share.

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A star-studded day at GL Bajaj Educational Institutions!

International cricketer and mentor of our GL Bajaj Super Challengers Agra, Brett Lee graced us with his presence! #GLBajaj #GLBITM #BrettLee #GLBajajSuperChallengers #Cricket #Mentorship #TeamSpirit #Sportsmanship pic.twitter.com/Xjug352o0k

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Life Lessons Beyond Cricket

During his stint at GL Bajaj, Brett Lee spoke more of life than of cricket; he imparted to the students the value of leadership, determination, and teamwork. As a coach to the Super Challengers, Lee spoke of how valuable these traits are in sports but much more importantly, in life. Through his own experiences, Lee showed the students through his own example that success is the outcome of hard work, determination, and an unrelenting passion for what you do. His warm nature and encouraging words had everyone energized to break their limits.

The ICC Champions Trophy is all set to make a comeback after a long hiatus of eight years, with things getting kickstarted in Pakistan and UAE (solely for India matches). Starting on 19 February, it will be a wholesome treat to all the cricket fanatics as they witness the best eight teams competing for the coveted title in the white-ball format of 50 overs.

Across this timeline, we have seen over seven teams winning this trophy, and it will be interesting to see who among the eight teams will emerge victorious and triumph. As it implies, some legendary bowlers have set a benchmark in how this tournament can be one of the most precious and decisive for any cricket country's timeline. That said, here we look at the top five bowlers who have scalped the most wickets across all the ICC Champions Trophy editions.