5 Indian players who could have broken many records had they been openers
While some excelled in the middle order and made the position their own, others were sidelined in no time.
2. Suresh Raina
Former left-handed batter Suresh Raina’s batting style made him a match-winner in limited-overs cricket. But despite his aggressive approach, he rarely got a chance to open for India. Raina was slotted in the middle order, playing fewer balls to showcase his attacking game. With India's top and middle order filled with stars like Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, Raina never quite found the room to move up in the order.
Interestingly, in domestic cricket and the IPL, Raina showed he could dominate right from the start. Often walking in at No.3 for Chennai Super Kings, Raina established himself as one of the mainstays of the eam and remains one of the highest run-getters in the league. He is also the first player to go past the 5000-run mark in the tournament. However, he never got the same opportunity at the top for India.
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