Top 10 most destructive batsmen in Test cricket's history

#2 Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag would go down as the most destructive opener in Test cricket. Sehwag redefined the way openers approached the new ball. ‘Viru’ played his cricket with the simple mantra, Attack is the best form of defense. Sehwag put the opposition on the back foot with his explosive stroke play. Sehwag didn't move his feet too much but relied on his superlative hand-eye coordination to unleash carnage against quality bowling attacks.

The dashing Indian opener had a penchant to score big hundreds and won many a game for India both at home and away with his bludgeoning stroke play. Sehwag had two triple Test tons to his name, a feat only accomplished by the legendary Don Bradman, Brian Lara, and Chris Gayle.

Test Career

Matches: 104 | Runs: 8585 | Avg: 49.34 | SR: 82.23