Pakistan’s legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi has issued an open challenge to West Indies batsman Chris Gayle to six-hitting contest.

Earlier this week, the Universe Boss (Gayle) had equalled Afridi’s record of 476 sixes in all formats during his 73-run knock in the third match against Bangladesh.

Taking to social media, Afridi congratulated the big-hitting batsman in his record.

Afridi tweeted: “No worries at all in the Universe Boss taking over my record! Richly deserved, hope to play a single wicket match with you one day, let's see who hits more sixes and there should be no rules for getting OUT!.”

No worries at all in the Universe Boss taking over my record! Richly deserved, hope to play a single wicket match with you one day, let's see who hits more 6s and there should be no rules for getting OUT! 😁@henrygayle https://t.co/WxEaUhKjgY

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 4, 2018

Earlier Gayle had been quoted as saying, "To be able to tie with Afridi with 476 sixes is great. I think I’ll keep it at that and hit no more sixes. I think we’re both big six-hitters, entertainers and it’s fantastic to be joint first with Shahid Afridi. So boom-boom, don’t worry, your record is safe, okay."

Chris Gayle "to be able to tie with Afridi with 476 sixes is great. I think I'll keep it at that & hit no more 6s. I think we're both big 6-hitters, entertainers & it's fantastic to be joint first with Shahid Afridi. So boom-boom, don't worry, your record is safe, okay" #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) August 3, 2018

Afridi has hit 351 sixes in ODIs, 73 sixes in T20Is and 52 in Tests while Gayle has slammed 275 sixes in ODIs, 103 sixes in T20Is and 98 in the longest format of the game.