5 Test openers who played with the most number of batting partners

Len Hutton – 18 partners

One of the greatest and most respected Yorkshireman to have graced the game for England, Len Hutton shaped cricket in the country post the conclusion of the second World War. He scored 19 hundreds in 79 Tests, including his record-breaking knock of 364.

He was considered by many as the next most consistent batsman of the 20th century after Don Bradman. He also captained England to their first Ashes win in 19 years. Hutton started off with Jim Parks by his side in 1937. His last opening partner was Tom Graveney.

Partners:

Jim Parks, Clyde Barnett, John Edrich, Paul Gibb, Glimbett, Fagg, Keeton, Clyde Washbrook, JDB Robertson, John Dewes, Robert Simpson, Jack Ikin, FA Lowson, David Sheppard, Kenyon, Watson, Trevor Bailey, Tom Graveney