Langer-Hayden Australia's most prolific openers

The left-handed duo with 3896 runs overtook Slater and Taylor with 3887. Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson are the next best Aussies on 3596.

Justin Langer and Matthew Hayden on Thursday became Australia's most prolific openers after their 17-run stand in the fourth and final Test against India in Mumbai.

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The left-handed duo with 3896 runs overtook Michael Slater and Mark Taylor with 3887. Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson are the next best Australians on 3596, The Courier Mail said in a report.

West Indian greats Desmond Haynes and Gordon Greenidge hold the world record with 6482 runs.