Watch: Rohit Sharma’s effortless flick clears the ropes to mark the first six of IPL 2021.

While Rohit Sharma’s stay at the crease did not last long in the tournament opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he still treated fans with a sumptuous stroke.

Batting against Yuzvendra Chahal, the Mumbai skipper danced down the pitch to effortlessly clear the ropes. This wasn’t a power stroke, but a shot with matchless timing, precision and hand-eye coordination.

Rohit was dismissed for 19 after Virat Kohli combined with Chahal to run him out in the fourth over.

Watch Rohit Sharma hit the first six of IPL 2021 here:

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