Guys here are some very interesting facts. Lets see how Lara and Sachin have fared against the best bowlers in the world.

When Mcgrath played for Australia Sachin averaged 36 against them whereas Lara averaged 47.

When Pollock played against Sachin, he averaged 39 against SA whereas Lara averaged 42.

When Akram played against Sachin he averaged 32 against Pak whereas Lara averaged 31.

When Sachin played against Warne he averaged 62 while Lara averaged 55

Against Murlitharan Sachin averaged 49 whereas Lara averaged 86.

Now the stats show that against the best bowlers Lara definitely held the advantage and hence he is the best.

mcgrath.. arguably* d best fast bowler of his genaration n murali . . statistically* d best spinner of his genaration bth agree lara's betta dan sachin !!

ya murali said lara was by far the greatest batsman he ever bowled to.............

when he said by far obviously he was suggesting tat lara was far ahead of tendulkar