Reifer smashes six sixes in an over

On the 40th anniversary of Garry Sobers hitting six sixes in an over, Floyd Reifer, the former West Indies batsman, has emulated the feat during a match in the Barbados Cricket Association's Twenty20 league. On August 31, 1968, Sobers, batting for Nottinghamshire, had smashed every ball of a Malcolm Nash over for six in Swansea to become the first man to do so in first-class cricket.

"One thing I always wanted to do in my cricket career was to hit six sixes in an over and I was delighted I achieved it on Sunday. To be honest, I did not really sink in," Reifer was quoted as saying in the Nation. "Then to hear that I did it on the anniversary of Sir Garry's achievement is even more amazing. I have the greatest respect and admiration for Sir Garry. This feels really, really great."

Simon Steel, a part-time offspinner, was the bowler at the receiving end as Reifer eventually finished on 88 off 26 balls to set up the University of West Indies' win over Wanderers.

"I was in a groove and everything just worked in my favour. When I came in we only had five overs left so I had to have a go. The first ball went straight and the second went straight. I went to Simon and told him 'I think this over will go for six sixes . . . you or me'.

"The third ball was a lovely hit over midwicket, the next went over long-off, fifth over 'cow corner' and the last went straight and far. I played good cricket shots - there was no swiping."