An opening batsman is mainly responsible for providing an electrifying start to the game. If and only if he approaches the game with a positive perspective, there will be a sense of positive atmosphere in the dugout.
As a result, the team enters the safe zone. On the other hand, if the opener goes through a nervy start, then it is highly unlikely that he will convert it into a big score. It is absolutely imperative for an opener to assess the conditions depending on the nature of the wicket.
Besides that, he also needs to hold his nerves before going about the business. Indian cricket was blessed with notable openers who made a name for themselves in international cricket. Let’s take a glimpse at the 3 Indian openers who scored the most runs in international cricket.
1. Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag was the best-attacking opener India have ever produced. He has been immensely successful as an opener during the playing days of his cricketing career. Notably, he has been the most successful opener for India in international cricket.
The Nawab of Najafgarh is the leading run-scorer for India as an opener across formats. Notably, he scored 15,758 runs as an opener in international cricket.
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2. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is widely recognized as one of the greatest batters of all time. He batted as an opener and also at the No.4 spot during the playing days of his career. The Indian batting maestro scored plenty of runs for India in the opening slot.
The Master Blaster is the second-leading run-scorer in terms of composing the most runs as an opener for India in international cricket. He essayed as many as 15335 runs.
3. Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma needs only 27 runs to become the third Indian opening batter to reach the milestone of 13,000 runs in international cricket. He has a great chance to achieve the feat in the WTC final 2023 against the Aussies. Currently, he has scored 12,973 runs as an opener for India in the international arena.
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Updated as of June 5, 2023*
