David Warner leapfrogs Virender Sehwag in legendary openers list in Tests

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On Day 4 of Edgbaston Test, Warner scored 36 runs from 57 balls including four fours.

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During the 36-run knock, Warner also surpassed Virender Sehwag to become the fifth-highest run-scorer as opener in Test cricket.

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Let's take a look at the list of batters who have scored the most runs in Tests as openers.

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England's Alastair Cook scored 11,845 runs as an opener in Tests.

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India's Sunil Gavaskar scored 9,607 runs as an opener in Tests.

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South Africa's Graeme Smith scored 9,030 runs as an opener in Tests.

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Australia's Matthew Hayden scored 8,625 runs as an opener in Tests.

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Warner has so far scored 8,208 runs as an opener in Tests.

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Joe Root breaks David Warner's record with emphatic ton on Day 1

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