who is better sachin or lara?
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There is not a big difference in their talent. Lara holds the record of highest number of runs scored in first class cricket, 501 not out and in test cricket,400 not out both in or against England. While Sachin holds the record of most numberof ODI Hundreds 40 and test Hundreds 36 highest ODi runs. The first man to pass 20000 international runs and the list never ends. While looking at their career graph, both had their ups and down. Both went to lead the nation but not very successfully. As a player both are outstanding on a day. They can dominate any attack at any part of the world. Lara being left hander has natural eligance while Sachin is unmatchable. To me Sachin shines better and is better than anybody else today in world cricket. Sachin surpasses Lara in handling pressure. Sachin has entertained huge crowd almost all the time he weared blue dress. He has been there for more than 65 % Indian Victory. He has earned the recognition of Sir Don Bradman who considered Sachin as his next generation.What else? Sachin has never misbehaved out of the field like Lara had outing on beaches of UK and was found lying and having fun with English Models. Sachin never played his part in politics while Lara is responsible for early failures of Carl Hooper as his second innings as captain. Sachin has murdered all bowling attacks but has gained applauds from the same opponents like Shane Warne. Sachin has fullfilled the saying that "Form is temperory but Class is permanent." He is the best batsmen in all forms of cricket. Probably Sir Don in this era would be habing same average as Sachin has. Hence I can bet that he is the best player the world has ever seen. On a given day if not with bat, he will perform with ball. Remember Australians given a treat with 5/32 in One Day  when they toured India in 1998. That day Sachin failed with bat but bowled heroically to win man of the match. With his leg spins, googlies, off cutters slow medium pace, he can bowl according to climate and pitch condition. Did Lara ever bowled consistently as Sachin did? Never. Proteas still can't wipe out from their memeory the magic last over by Sachin in Hero Cup SemiFinal of 1996.Sachin always give more than 100% even if he fails to produce a gem of an inning, one can feel his presence. Today in SA, we are hoping that if Sachin scores, we can revert the history. \nSalute to master craftsman!
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SACHIN ..THE LEGEND.\nPROVED HIMSELF IN ALL SURFACES..\nRECORD HOLDER OF HOLDING MANY RECORDS.\nDHONI..GOOD....BUT..\nYET TO PROVE IN ALL TERRAINS..\nDHONI..LATEST..BUT.\nSACHIN IS GREATEST.\nSO DHONI CANT SURPASS SACHIN'S RECORDS.
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sachin.....simply coz had he been in DON's era, he surely would have got 35 odd centuries. One can't claim that DON would have got runs at avg. of 99 had he been playing currently.\nAlso sachin has vast experience behind him. DON i guess played just 29 odd matches
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I feel atleast no one in indian cricket(till now) can be compared to sachin...ofcource many of the young players(dhoni etc..) might possess a few of his qualities(Agression)...but where can they be able to get the ability and experstise(decision in hitting balls).....for some time agreed that they are some how equivalent to sachin....but but will they be able to get a beautiful doctor as Anjali(he he)...sachin's early records are the best answers to all such questions.\n\n:)
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Well dude, lets get one thing straight-Sachin was,is and will remain a legendary player.After he comes back if he strikes form and sets into a rhythm then he can break any world record.So lets hope for the best and pray that this great player can play for us for some more time.
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offcourse (a) sachin tendulkar
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Tendulkar is the past now. Lara is much better. Over and above Ricky Ponting is the best right now. A score of 196 and 50+ in the same match, awsome.
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West Indian super batsman from Trinidad, Brian Lara
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SACHIN TENDULKAR AND MUTTHIAH MURALITHARAN\nWHY I FEEL I NEED NOT HAVE TO EXPLAIN IT OUT
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What a hard question to answer.\nJacques has such a  long way to go, being so young ans has shown his ability.\nSachin is a machine.\n Lara, the ledgend has shown he can get the high scores.\n Ricky, is an allrounder who is calculating but heartfelt.\nHis decision to call in so as not to break Bradmans record also showed he has respect.\n I would say Ponting.
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Sachin Tendulkar\nif cricket is a religion sachin is the undoubted god
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Sachin & Sehwag. they are the worlds best .. they contender for opening in any team of world.
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brian lara is the greatest batsman in the last 30 yrs and maybe the greatest who ever graced a cricketing field,and he has contributed by being an inspiration to the youths who will aspire to be as successful as him in whatever they do and he is one of the very few cricketers who can fill a stadium whereever he plays.
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how about NOBODY! if u must know, the only reason Lara even scored that 400 was because they were down 3-0 in the 4 test match series against England. he scored the 400 in the 4th test. since he was in such a good form they just let him bat. it was either that or jeopardize a white wash to England. Teams like India, Australia or New Zeland would never do that. so niether sehwag, hayden or fleming would break that record. If i had to put money on it, i say someone from Sri Lanka (Sagakara), or Lara himself would do it again.
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Both are good. They can't be compared. One is Tennis player, the other is a Cricket player!
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It was not a mature show from Lara. But Dhoni handled the situation very well and done good by walking off the field. A two year experienced kid shown more maturity than Lara who has so many years experience as a cricketer.
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The world's Best Batsman and two record holder, Trinidadian, Brian Charles Lara