5 players with most sixes in International Cricket in a calendar year across formats

#4 Shane Watson (2011)

Shane Watson is a clean hitter of the cricket ball

The big all-rounder from Australia occupies the number 4 position on the list. At his best, 'Watto' was one of the most powerful hitters of the cricket ball. He stood deep in his crease and punched the ball with raw power. However, he faced a difficult time with injuries throughout his career and perhaps never realised his true potential because of them.

In spite of this, he remains one of Australia's most impactful cricketers of the last decade.

His best six-hitting year was 2011, when he cleared the fence 57 times in international cricket.