Most runs as opener in international cricket; Rohit chases Sachin in IND vs SL series

10. Rohit Sharma (India) - 14,981 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

9. Alastair Cook (England) - 15,110 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

8. Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) - 15,210 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

7. Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 15,335 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

6. Virender Sehwag (India) - 16,119 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

5. Desmond Haynes (West Indies) - 16,120 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

4. Graeme Smith (South Africa) - 16,950 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

3. David Warner (Australia) - 18,744 international runs as an opener Image Source : Getty

2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 18,867 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

1. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) - 19,298 international runs as opener Image Source : Getty

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