5 most consistently destructive Test batsmen of all time

Sanath Jayasuriya (Runs - 6973, Avg - 40.07, S/R - 65.13)

Sanath Jayasuriya changed the dynamics of how batsmen viewed batting against the new ball

Sanath Jayasuriya went against the conventional wisdom of how to bat as a Test opener. He initially started out as a left-arm spinner but later transformed into one of the most destructive batsmen of his era, that too, as an opener.

He had already changed the dynamics of limited overs cricket with his aggressive style of batting before bringing the same to the Test arena. He was equally brutal against the seamers and spinners.

The stocky southpaw took a particular liking to India, against whom he averaged 67, as opposed to a career average of 40. He once held the record for the highest partnership in Test history - of 576 runs - that he created with Roshan Mahanama, against India.

Apart from his batting, he ably used his bowling prowess to pick uo 98 Test wickets also.