VVS Laxman calls Sehwag one of the most destructive openers in Test history

In 104 matches long Test career, Sehwag scored 8586 runs at an impressive average of 49.34. He also scored 23 centuries and 32 fifties in a 12-year long stint in the longest format

Former India batsman VVS Laxman lauded swashbuckling batsman Virender Sehwag's self-belief and positivity and termed him as one of the most destructive openers in the history of Test cricket.

Taking to Twitter Laxman wrote, "Cocking a snook at those who questioned his pedigree against high-quality fast bowling, @virendersehwag went on to establish himself as one of the most destructive openers in Test history. Viru's immense self-belief and positivity was as mind-boggling as it was infectious."

In 104 matches long Test career, Sehwag scored 8586 runs at an impressive average of 49.34. He also scored 23 centuries and 32 fifties in a 12-year