Rohit Sharma Vs Tom Latham: Who Is A Better Test Opener?

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Rohit Sharma and Tom Latham, two of the most talented openers of this era have carved a name for themselves at the international level. It won't be an understatement to say that while the likes of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson hog the limelight for their respective nations, Rohit and Latham remain under the radar.

Both have solidified their position at the top of the order and have been excellent in the game's longest format. In this piece, we take a look at which of the two opening batters is better. Is it Latham, or is it the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma Vs Tom Latham: Overall Test Stats As Opener

Latham has opened more than Rohit and has played majorly at the top position, and thus has more runs than Rohit Sharma.

However, despite playing more than twice the number of Tests as an opener, Latham has less batting average as compared to the Indian skipper. He averages 38.43, while Rohit averages 44.02. Moreover, Rohit, despite playing so much less than Latham already has 8 Test tons to Latham's 13.

Rohit Sharma Vs Tom Latham: Home record

At home, there is nothing much to separate between the two players. While Latham has again played more games at home, his average is still less than Rohit's The Indian skipper averages 44.15, as compared to 42.67 for Latham, and he also has the same amount of centuries.

Rohit Sharma Vs Tom Latham: Away record

Again, in away conditions, while the numbers will go in favour of Latham because of the matches he has played, the average once again favours Rohit Sharma. However, the Kiwi batter has more Test tons and generally has looked better in difficult conditions.

Rohit Sharma Vs Tom Latham: Record against top ranked teams

Against the big teams like Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Rohit has a way better record. He averages nearly 46, while Latham is struck at 34.45. Plud, despite playing less games, Rohit has the same number of hundreds against the big teams as Latham.

Conclusion

Rohit started to shine late in his Test career and he rejuvenated when he was promoted as an opener. Since then, he has been one of the world's best and looking at the stats, it can be concluded that he has better numbers than Latham, and is surely a better opener.

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