Top 5 left-handed opening Test batsmen of all time

Saeed Anwar

Pakistan has produced numerous classy opening batsmen but there was no one quite like the left-handed Test master Saeed Anwar.

Although Anwar was a more sought after name in the limited overs cricket, his contribution to Pakistan's Test cricket was still very significant.

Anwar, with a batting average of 45.5, was amongst the highest new ball impact batsmen in cricket history.

In a 1999 Test against India in Kolkata, Anwar showed the world what a class act he was.

After being dismissed on zero in the first innings, Anwar remained unbeaten on 188 and led Pakistan to a 46-run victory against the arch-rivals. His second innings’ score was more than the combined score (185) of his team in the first outing at Eden Gardens.

In 2001, the death of his daughter led to Anwar's premature retirement and brought an unfortunate end to the world-beater's career.