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Virender Sehwag worlds best opener : Matthew Hayden

He is the best opener in the world declared Matthew Hayden.He leaves an impact on every match, be it a Test, an ODI or a T20 contest. He brings excitement and drama to the game from the very first ball
It May be a Exaggerating statement to say that Indian Batting Depends upon Virender Sehwag but At lest Current stats especially the ones in Sri Lanka at present depict more or less the same story.

Thanks to Sehwag India has ,managed to reach finals as throughout the ODI Series sehwag has scored 240 runs in four games.Skipper MS Dhoni is a distant second with only 73.

Sehwag also Proved his Mettle Against Lankans in Test by becoming highest run scorer and further wining the Man of the Series award .“He is the best opener in the world,” declared Matthew Hayden, himself an accomplished opener till he retired in 2009. “Few players leave the impact that Virender can leave in a game,” the Aussie told

As Per Hayden Sehwag's leaves a impact on the game then any other opener in all formats of the game from ball one.

"He leaves an impact on every match, be it a Test, an ODI or a T20 contest. He brings excitement and drama to the game from the very first ball.”

Hayden says he is amazed by Sehwag’s ability to play square off the wicket without moving his feet.

“The best thing about his batting is the shots he plays square off the wicket. His ability to go over the top and over backward-point is amazing. It’s such a great strength that few can match. He looks to attack always.”

Hayden, who was also known to be an attacking batsman, is particularly impressed with Sehwag’s track record in Tests. “With Test cricket, we’re not giving as much attention as we should be.

Tests are all about strategy. Virender destroys all strategies. He brings the excitement and drama from the first ball.

If Test cricket is still alive, it is because of players like him. It’s good for the game.”

Hayden says Sehwag is also the best batsman in the Indian team along with Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina. “Among the Indians, he is one of the best along with Sachin but I think Sehwag makes a big impact.”

http://www.criclounge.com/news/1462/Virender-Sehwag-world%E2%80%99s-best-opener-Matthew-Hayden.html

[renjith12]

that is absoulutly right... sehwag is the best opener in world cricket. he is a very attacking player

[dhruvdeepak]

shouldnt be a doubt in anyone's mind. the last 3 years for him have been incredible

[dhruvdeepak]

Best openers in Tests since 1970 (Qual: 3000 runs)

Batsman   Tests   Runs   Average   100s/ 50s
Virender Sehwag   74   6660   55.50   20/ 20
Dennis Amiss   39   3274   53.70   11/ 9
Graeme Smith   83   6935   51.75   21/ 26
Geoff Boycott   66   5482   51.23   16/ 29
Matthew Hayden   103   8625   50.73   30/ 29
Sunil Gavaskar   119   9607   50.29   33/ 42
Justin Langer   65   5112   48.22   16/ 18
Herschelle Gibbs   68   5242   47.22   14/ 21
Saeed Anwar   54   3957   47.10   11/ 25
Roy Fredericks   48   3804   46.39   8/ 22

[feverpitch]

Surprising, neither Greenidge, nor Haynes figure in the list!