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Rohit Sharma is on the verge of breaking Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODI cricket during the upcoming series against Australia. Sharma, who has already hit 344 sixes, needs just eight more to surpass Afridi's tally of 351.

Shreyas Iyer has finally received the recognition he deserves, as the 30-year-old has been named the new vice-captain of the Indian ODI team. Never one to seek the spotlight, Shreyas has quietly gone about his work, letting his performances speak for themselves.

Prithvi Shaw faces his former team Mumbai in a three-day practice match for Maharashtra. Shaw, who switched allegiances, joins Maharashtra alongside Jalaj Saxena. Mumbai, led by Shardul Thakur, will miss Shreyas Iyer due to injury. Free entry is offered for fans to witness this exciting encounter.