Sachin is the best batsman in the world: Lara

Image via WikipediaThe Sachin Tendulkar fan club keeps getting bigger with West Indies batting legend Brian Lara describing him as the best batsman in the world right now and former England captain Alec Stewart calling him “the modern day Don Bradman”.

Participating in a panel discussion at Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'East Meets West' Gala Dinner at the Hilton Park Lane Monday night, Lara said, “Sachin started playing (Test cricket) at the age of 16. And at 38 now, we have not seen a better player. Sachin is the best batsman in the world.

“I am going to the Lord's to see Sachin make his 100th century,” he said.

Stewart, who also participated in the discussion, described Tendulkar as “the modern day Bradman”.

India's veteran batsman Rahul Dravid added to the praise, saying, “In India we have many Gods and he is one of them.”

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