5 greatest Indian openers of all-time in ODIs

Australia v India - Tri-Series Game 10
Virender Sehwag enjoyed huge success as an opener

#3 Rohit Sharma

England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series
Rohit Sharma is churning out runs for fun

Rohit Sharma's story is similar to that of Sehwag's as he too started his career as a middle-order batsman but did not enjoy much success. However, his career changed forever after he was promoted to the opening slot.

Rohit has been sensational whilst batting at the top and has been churning out runs for fun. He has smashed three double-centuries in ODIs and is known for his ability to tear apart even the world's best bowling attacks.

He led the team successfully to the title in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2018 and was the second leading run-scorer for India in the tournament. This includes a brilliant century Pakistan in the Super Four.

He is already one of the best openers to have ever played for India and is on course to breaking a lot of opening records.

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