Gibbs was first to slam 6 sixes in an over in int'l cricket

Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs, who turns 44 today, became the first-ever batsman to slam six sixes in an over in international cricket, against Netherlands in the 2007 World Cup. Gibbs hit consecutive sixes off spinner Daan van Bunge. Gibbs represented the Proteas in 90 Tests, 248 ODIs and 23 T20Is, last playing an international match in 2010.