Virender Sehwag's transformation from a middle-order batsman to an opener was initiated by Zaheer Khan's suggestion to then-captain Sourav Ganguly. Starting with ODIs in 2001 and Tests in 2002, this change led Sehwag to become one of cricket's most successful openers, significantly contributing to India's victories during his glittering career.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/whose-idea-was-it-to-have-virender-sehwag-open-for-india/articleshow/113222859.cms