5 Indian middle order batsmen who became superb openers

4. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid

Although Dravid was not a regular opener in either form of the game, he was called on to do that job, more than once. And Dravid, being the team man that he is, agreed to opening, and made some invaluable contributions as an opener, especially in Test cricket. In Test cricket, especially overseas, it is important to see off the threat posed by the opposition fast bowlers with the new ball.

Dravid with his solid technique and impeccable temperament had the game to withstand the barrage. Very often, bowlers get frustrated by Dravid’s solidity and begin to lose their rhythm, and begin to dole out poor deliveries, that Dravid makes sure he doesn’t let go.