This article is about the great inaugural batsmen of cricket history who made a memorable game and made their name known forever in the pages of history. Here I would like to talk about the best batsmen of Test matches only. The responsibility of the opening batsman is high. This task is not so easy.
Opening batsmen are of special importance in cricket. If the opening batsmen provide a good start to the team, then it is easy for the remaining batsmen and they will be able to score big.

Sunil Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is one of the greatest Test openers in history. He was a technically big batsman. At one time it was said that being out of Sunil Gavaskar means that you have taken out half of India's team. Gavaskar scored against every team in the world. However, it would be fair to say that he was not a good player in one-day matches. He played his first Test against the West Indies on March 6, 1971, and his surprise was that he scored more than 700 runs in his first Test series.

Gavaskar played 125 Tests and scored 10122 runs at an average of 51.1. His maximum individual score in the Test was 236 runs not out. He made 34 centuries and 45 half centuries. Sunil Gavaskar was the first Test batsman to score more than 10,000 runs. He played many memorable innings. His last innings was against Pakistan which he played in the Bangalore Test. His innings was also great. Sen. Gavaskar used to play fast boilers with great technique. In particular, he scored against the West Indies bowlers at 65.

Gordon Greenidge

These batsmen from the West Indies were famous for their aggressive play. He started Test cricket against India in 1974. He continued to play for 17 years. His stroke play was very charming. His core was about seeing the driver. Along with that, their defense was great. He played 108 Test matches and scored 7556 runs at an average of 44.72. He, along with Desmond Heinz, scored 6482 runs in 148 innings. Gordon Grange and Desmond Heinz are considered the best opening pair of Test cricket to date. Gordon Grange was the nerve of the great nerve. They were not afraid of any boilers. They felt as if they were very angry inside. It was their nature to play aggressively. In the 70's and 80's he introduced cricket to new dimensions.

Jeffrey Boycott

He is from England. He played from 1962 to 1986. In addition to the inaugural batsman, he earned a reputation as a cricket commentator. Born on October 21, 1940, Jeffrey Boycott played the first Test match against Australia on June 4, 1964. He scored 8114 runs in 108 Test matches at an average of 47.7. His highest individual score was 246 in an innings. He played only 36 one-day matches. He played 609 first class matches and scored 48426 runs. In his Test career, he made 22 centuries and 42 half centuries. Boycott once told the BBC that he had decided to quit school at the age of 17 because he did not want to put a financial burden on his parents and make cricket his career. He served as clerk from 1958 to 1963. At the same time he continued to play cricket from different clubs. The boycott test career began in 1962. In 1971, Jeffrey Boycott was appointed captain of York Shire County. Many members of his own county quarreled, but his popularity among the spectators always remained.

Matthew Hayden

This great opening batsman from Australia also made a big name. Born on October 29, 1971, the batsman played his first Test match against South Africa on March 4, 1994, while he played his first one-dayer against England on May 19, 1993. He was associated with cricket for 15 years. He was the opening batsman playing with the left hand offensively. He scored 8625 runs in 103 Test matches at an average of 50.7. His maximum individual score was 380 which he scored against Zimbabwe. In 161 one-day games, Matthew Hayden scored 6133 runs at an average of 43.8. His maximum individual score was 181 runs not out. Mathew Hayden had an interesting encounter with former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. In his autobiography, he called Shoaib Akhtar a nervous boiler. Shoaib Akhtar outplayed Matthew Hayden several times. Matthew Hayden also possessed a strong nerve and knew the nuances of cricket. His timing and fitness was amazing. It was not easy for any boiler to get them out. He is also said to have known the technique of cricket. The fans were very pleased with their play. Famous cricket commentators from around the world admired him. He has written his name in the pages of cricket history.

Virender Sehwag

These Indian opening batsmen played very aggressively. They were called dangerous players. They started to play aggressively as they came in and the captain had to field a fielder on the boundary. He was also off-spin bowling with the right hand. He played his first one-dayer in India in 1999 and his Test career began in 2001. He also scored double centuries in one-day matches. Born in Delhi on October 20, 1978, Virender Sehwag is not one of the best Test openers in the history of cricket. He proved by his game that he is a great opener. Sehwag played 104 Tests and scored 8586 runs at an average of 49.3. He has made 23 Test centuries and 32 half centuries. He scored 8273 runs at an average of 35 in 251 ODIs. In one-day matches, his centuries are 15 while half-centuries are 38. Sehwag also made two triple centuries. One against Pakistan and one against South Africa. Virender Sehwag undoubtedly entertained cricket fans with his memorable game.

Graham Goch

Graham Gooch was not only England's best opening batsman, but he also served as captain. He was also a great opening batsman. Born on July 23, 1953, Graham Goch played his first Test match against Australia on July 10, 1973. His first one-day match was against the West Indies in 1976. Graham Gooch participated in 118 Test matches and scored 8900 runs at an average of 42.6. His maximum individual score was 333. Thus, he scored 4290 runs in 125 ODIs at an average of 37. He scored 20 Test centuries while his half-century is 46. Graham Gooch has played several career innings. The 134 runs he scored against the West Indies in 1991 at Head Nugget 'is one of the greatest centuries for some commentators. He was the first batsman to play in the Lord's field 20 times. As captain he also performed excellent service. He was a very good stroke player. Fast bowling and spin bowling were always played on merit. He was England captain at the 1992 World Cup. He captained very well and his team reached the World Cup final but Pakistan were defeated in the final. Gooch is said to have known the skill of standing on wickets for a long time. He also served as an England team coach.

Mark Taylor

He also captained the Australian inaugural batsman. He was a very good player and had all the qualities of an opening batsman. Born on October 27, 1964, Mark Taylor played his first Test match against the West Indies on January 26, 1989. It was only in 1989 that he got his chance to play his first one-day match against Sri Lanka. He continued to showcase his beautiful form as the inaugural batsman in Test matches from 1988 to 1999. He also served as captain of the Australian team from 1994 to 1999. Mark Taylor played 104 Test matches and 113 one-day matches. He scored 7525 runs at an average of 43.49 while in one-day matches he scored 3514 runs at an average of 32.23. Their test centuries are 19 and half centuries are 40. His highest Test score in an innings is 334 runs not out. Mark Taylor also played as an inaugural batsman on his team during the school days.

He played for New South Wales in 1988-89 and his position was very strong at that time. They showed great good play. On that basis he was included in the team against the West Indies. For three years the opening pair of Jeff Marsh and David Bone continued to wrap up the flowers of success. Team coach Bob Simpson, however, wanted one left-handed player and the other right-handed in the opening bats. That's why left-hander Mark Taylor was added as the opening batsman with right-hander Jeff Marsh playing. In 1990, Mark Taylor was named Wisdom Cricketer of the Year. When Steve Taylor's brilliant career ended, Steve was replaced.

Desmond Heinz

The opening pair of Gordon Grange and Desmond Heinz will always be remembered in cricket history. Like Grange, Heinz was an inaugural player with tremendous potential. Born on February 15, 1956, Desmond Heinz played his first Test match against Australia on March 3, 1978, before playing a one-dayer against Australia in February. He played 116 Test matches and scored 7487 runs at an average of 42.3. He made 18 Test centuries and 39 half centuries. Similarly, he played 238 ODIs and scored 8648 runs at an average of 41.4. His maximum individual score in the Test was 184 runs, while in one-day matches, his highest score was 152 runs. He was an expert in playing hook shots. He used to play with great ease. The fastest boilers were also played with great courage. Whatever the circumstances, 'Desmond Heinz's enthusiasm has never diminished. Like Surveyor Richards, his look was sharp. Along with this, their footwork was also ideal. What is suspected is that Desmond Heinz was also one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of cricket.