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David Warner overtakes Virender Sehwag as most runs as Test opener

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David Warner has become the second-fastest batsman to score 8,000 runs in Test cricket,

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He broke the record of Indian legend Virender Sehwag.

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Warner reached the milestone in his 115th innings, while Sehwag took 119 innings to do so.

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Warner's innings of 94 against Pakistan in the second Test in Karachi helped him to reach the mark

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Warner's average of 48.99 is the fourth-highest among batsmen scoring at least 8,000 runs in Test cricket.

He is now only behind Australian legend Don Bradman, who reached 8,000 runs in his 100th innings.

Warner's achievement is a testament to his consistency and longevity at the highest level.

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