In one-day internationals, the two opening batsmen perform one of the most vital roles of all for the batting side. The onus is on them to set a platform for their team, either with aggressive stroke-making or by digging in and hitting a big score while others bat around them.
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Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is an Indian former international cricketer who captained the Indian national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.
2. Viv Richards
Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards KNH KCN OBE OOC is a retired Antiguan cricketer who represented the West Indies cricket team between 1974 and 1991. Usually batting at number three in a dominant West Indies side, Richards is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
3. Ricky Pointing
Ricky Thomas Ponting AO is an Australian cricket coach, commentator and former player. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and is the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 victories in 324 matches with a winning rate of 67.91%.