Top 5 batting pairs in Test history

2. Greenidge/Haynes: 6482 runs at an average of 47.31

They are without a doubt one of the most prolific opening pairs that the 5 day game has seen. With Haynes being solid in defence and Greenidge the aggressor, this pair has demolished bowling attacks from all over the world. They were involved in 16 century stands, which itself speaks a lot for the pair’s success at the international level. There is nothing better to open the innings for your side and provide a platform for your middle order and this pair has more often than not succeeded in doing that.

For a long time now, West Indies haven’t found a secure opening pair. Now with Gayle coming back into the side, we hope to see some fire-crackers at the top of the innings and we also hope to see West Indies having a settled opening pair.