Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has showered high praise on Virender Sehwag, calling him the greatest Indian opener after Sunil Gavaskar. Ganguly’s remarks come in the trailer of “The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan”, a much-anticipated documentary set to premiere on Netflix on February 7.
Sehwag’s Legacy: Fearless & Unstoppable
Sehwag was one of cricket’s most explosive openers, rewriting the way Test cricket was played at the top. His records speak volumes about his aggressive approach and fearless stroke play:
- 104 Tests → 8,586 runs | 23 centuries | Two triple centuries
- 251 ODIs → 8,273 runs | 15 centuries
- 19 T20Is → 394 runs
- Only Indian batter with two Test triple centuries (300+ scores)
- 219 in ODIs – A then-world record for the highest individual score
Sehwag was a pivotal member of India’s golden era, playing key roles in winning both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. His attacking brand of cricket made him a nightmare for bowlers worldwide.
Sehwag’s Place Among Cricketing Greats
Ganguly’s comparison of Sehwag with Sunil Gavaskar places him in the pantheon of Indian cricket legends. Sehwag joins the elite company of Don Bradman, Chris Gayle, and Brian Lara, as one of only four batters in history to score two triple centuries in Tests.
With over 16,000 international runs, Sehwag’s name is etched in history as one of India’s most destructive and entertaining batters. The ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ wasn’t just a player—he was a revolution in Indian cricket.
Do you agree with Ganguly? Is Sehwag India’s greatest opener after Gavaskar?
