Test openers under Sourav Ganguly before the Sehwag -Gambhir era 

#5 Yuvraj Singh

It is surprising to find Yuvi on the list

It is surprising that Yuvraj Singh was also tried as an opener in a format in which he perhaps did not perform up to expectations. This happened against Australia at Chennai in 2004. His two innings yielded 15 runs in total while he managed to stay unbeaten in the second innings.

His talent was evident in One Dayers as he excelled in all the three departments of the game. Overall, lack of consistent performances in Tests resulted in him being overlooked.

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#6 Wasim Jaffer

Te run machine in domestic cricket

This old fashioned run machine in domestic cricket had a sound technique, ability to play long innings and almost everything else a good Test opener ought to have. His drives were pleasing and an average of just over 34 does not justify his talent.

He continued accumulating runs at the domestic circuit and is currently the highest run-getter in Ranji trophy. His conversion rate though appeared to be a problem for the selectors and he was replaced soon.