Shikhar Dhawan is the left-hand opener for the Indian Cricket team. He is always in terrific form and his opener’s excellence has led the team to victory on several occasions. The ICC tournaments in 2015 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions trophy in 2007 and 2013 have been credited to Dhawan’s performance. His journey has been a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs but he has always smiled through this. His progress in the game is noteworthy to watch. He is always there for the team in any commanding position and his growth is extraordinary. He is one of the fastest players to reach 1000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments.
Jonathan Marc Bairstow is the opener batsman of the England team. A right-hand batsman, he was part of the 2019 World Cup squad that won. He is a wicket-keeper as well which makes him quite the all-rounder. Bairstow set a record in 2016 for the most number of dismissals by any wicket-keeper. He is also the first England cricketer to score three consecutive ODI hundreds which is phenomenal. The team would be incomplete without such an asset.
Both the players have created a name for themselves in the field. They have accomplished extraordinary achievements and their progress has been one to watch. The squads would be incomplete without both of them in it. Dhawan’s ever-lasting energy keeps the Indian team alive and Bairstow’s focus on the game sets him apart. Both have love for the game which makes it hard to choose who the best opener is.
