"Virendra sehwag" best opener of all time?

[Guest BossBhai]

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[putrevus]

Todays match was a perfect example of how people treat his inngs .... this was one of his most measured and slow inngs ... because for most part of it his strike rate was in the mid 80s :--D

The more apt comparison for Sehwag would be Viv Richards, he is not just an attacking player, but he has his own swagger like Richards, whom opposition fear the most. He can play pace very well and streets ahead of Richards when it comes to facing spin bowling.

[kabira]

IIRC, Richards had torrid time against Lilee and Company.

[thevortex]

If you look at the article he has thrown in a few stats to backup his claim and talks about strike rates. Anyhow I really dont expect you to stop sitting on the fence no matter what I say.

That is not sitting on the fence. I am squarely on Ian's side this time. :)

[Andy]

Virender Sehwag worlds best opener : Matthew Hayden

It May be a Exaggerating statement to say that Indian Batting Depends upon Virender Sehwag but At lest Current stats especially the ones in Sri Lanka at present depict more or less the same story. Thanks to Sehwag India has ,managed to reach finals as throughout the ODI Series sehwag has scored 240 runs in four games.Skipper MS Dhoni is a distant second with only 73. Sehwag also Proved his Mettle Against Lankans in Test by becoming highest run scorer and further wining the Man of the Series award .“He is the best opener in the world,†declared Matthew Hayden, himself an accomplished opener till he retired in 2009. “Few players leave the impact that Virender can leave in a game,†the Aussie told As Per Hayden Sehwag's leaves a impact on the game then any other opener in all formats of the game from ball one. "He leaves an impact on every match, be it a Test, an ODI or a T20 contest. He brings excitement and drama to the game from the very first ball.†Hayden says he is amazed by Sehwag’s ability to play square off the wicket without moving his feet. “The best thing about his batting is the shots he plays square off the wicket. His ability to go over the top and over backward-point is amazing. It’s such a great strength that few can match. He looks to attack always.†Hayden, who was also known to be an attacking batsman, is particularly impressed with Sehwag’s track record in Tests. “With Test cricket, we’re not giving as much attention as we should be. Tests are all about strategy. Virender destroys all strategies. He brings the excitement and drama from the first ball. If Test cricket is still alive, it is because of players like him. It’s good for the game.†Hayden says Sehwag is also the best batsman in the Indian team along with Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina. “Among the Indians, he is one of the best along with Sachin but I think Sehwag makes a big impact.â€

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He sure is one of a kind!!

[Ram]

Its not that people needed any reminding over Viru’s outrageous batting abilties, but as he’s gotten more and more consistent in his performances on one hand, his innings’ have gotten more and more audacious on the other hand. So everyone’s in the cricketing world is cocking their eyes and muttering ‘How the hell does he manage to do that..:hmmmm2:’ In some ways, Haydos pioneered the new age, aggressive approach to opening, going against the traditional ‘give the seamers the first hour’ approach. For him to be that impressed, just goes on to show the sheer nature of Viru’s innings.

[Desi Cartman]

As Per Hayden Sehwag's leaves a impact on the game then any other opener in all formats of the game from ball one.

I cant trust any quotes after reading the above line

[Bradman99]

I cant trust any quotes after reading the above line

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