Ricky Ponting's top five memorable Test knocks in Australia

Australia legend Ricky Ponting rates the top Test innings in Australia from teammates and opponents during his distinguished career

[@DatSimbaCrazy]

that one-handed sweep shot from Lara is absolutely beautiful

[@saianshbaby8380]

I know its his choice but I will never forget Sehwags 195 at MCG, Steve Waugh's match saving 80 at SCG, Dravid's 233 at Adelaide.

[@InsanePanda08]

Sachin's 241 will always be one for the history books but in my opinion, his 100 in Perth in 91-92 was probably the best 100 of his career

[@zaeemiftikhar8333]

4:05 man whata shot

[@factspk373]

look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@Babaji-vm6qr]

ma chod di aus ki.... wt a sound.... sorry for bad language but shot was awesome

[@pahuldeepsingh7260]

@@factspk373 joke😂....sachin played the most beautiful and elegant shots so shut up h

[@newspaper9949]

paulPSTdestroyer 2002 what are u smoking

[@pahuldeepsingh7260]

Newspaper 99 nothing,I’m not a drug addict like you kid🖕🏿🖕🏿🖕🏿

[@kaushikbhattacharya597]

Everyone is saying "where is this innings" or "he forgot that innings". It's his own opinion, his choice.

[@nithinsenguttuvan9062]

Kaushik Bhattacharya true , in a long career of his these would have impressed him the most

[@bmkamath]

😀😀😀

[@kaushikbhattacharya597]

@Suri no problem from my end, but he is entitled to his own opinion. If people want to disagree they can, but don't say it in a way that criticizes Ponting

[@vvshetty1]

@Suri u are stupid

[@eric8783]

@Suri read the title without bitching "pomting's"

[@ayanraju]

Lara 277 in Sydney ( his 1st century) is probably the most poetic test innings in the history of cricket

[@srikanthk7227]

In this, Scores of teams when double centuries were made. Sachin 200, India were at 582/5, pietersen 200, England at 527/4, clarke 200 Australia at 448/4 and when the genius lara made 200, West Indies were at 343/7. Dependency of wi on him and pressure he undergoes is immense

[@aniruddhadewanji7266]

KP was the perfect example of bad boy with a bag of talent, but it's so sad that he didn't get the respect and achievements he deserves

[@ViratKohli-gp4cc]

Alister cook 😠😠

[@srikanthk7227]

Brian lara a genius. Those strokes never before never after, beautiful to watch

[@kunalm15]

Damn good picks by Ricky. No one would complain if he included one of his own fine innings. Love this channel.

[@joshski85]

Lara is by far my favourite none Australian batsman to watch. Such a beautiful striker of the ball with that Caribian flair.

[@stormshadow5266]

Respect your opinion

[@bhargavrao7159]

adam gilchrist innings 149 the best along with sir don bradman vvs laxman 281and lara 153 fourth innings match wining and in his second test of his carrier hits like agree with me

[@factspk373]

@@bhargavrao7159 look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@BlueGearReviews]

Don't underestimate Lara's 213 and 153n.o. It's not just showing up to bat as with other players! The pressure on him during those Games was Tremendous- whitewash by SouthAfrica, verge of being Fired for good by WICB, all out for 51 in the 1st Test in Trinidad (which was shameful& on all newspapers frontpage in trinidad & Caribbean) and with a Weakened inconsistent side, hostile Jamaica crowd. His 213 innings was better than his 153 n.o. No other player had to deal with all that Baggage and produce that level of magic Lara did.

[@deeppatel7496]

lol theres literally 5 other indian batsman better then australias best batsman, aussies really think there that good, its hilarious

[@jyotiranjandash869]

Those shots from Brian Charles Lara 🔥🔥🔥🏏💯

[@nikhilmorey2672]

Sachin Tendulkar's 241 was a masterclass in disciplined batting

[@BlueGearReviews]

Brian Lara's 226 was dominating & made with a strike rate of 75 with his team was collapsing around him again.

[@shashanksingh1785]

Blue Gear :- Sehwag 195 was the most dominating innings when team was collapsing with strike rate of 80. Sehwag both triple centuries was in winning cause Lara in drew cause when other team scored more than 500 runs, it was always like Lara scored 200 runs but other team always scored more than 500 runs

[@deeppatel7496]

@@BlueGearReviews vvs laxmans 281 is the greatest test innings ever played, he singlehandedly scored enough runs to secure the win, and in that innings he played every shot in the book to perfection

[@patrickgracias5782]

4thEspada You’re only saying that cause you’re Indian

[@BlueGearReviews]

@@deeppatel7496 oh please... Don't underestimate Lara's 213 and 153n.o. It's Not just showing up to bat! [Like other players] I repeat- it is not just showing up to bat! The pressure on him during those Games was tremendous- Whitewash by SouthAfrica, verge of being Fired for good by WICB, all out for 51 in the 1st Test in Trinidad (which was shameful & on all newspapers frontpage in trinidad & Caribbean), with a weakened inconsistent side and a Hostile Jamaica crowd initially! His 213 innings was Better than his 153 n.o. due to the immense Pressure he faced! No other player had to deal with all that baggage and produce that level of magic Lara did. This shows how great he was as a Test Batsman- Test cricket being the Superior format! It is Not better than Lara's innings!

[@holypunk12]

Lara was a beast when on top form! He could tear apart best bowling attack with huge hundreds abosolutely dominating !! And he does this with minimum support from team mates !

[@holypunk12]

@Manas Chakraborty thats to with consistency.. windies went to sri lanka when sri lanka was at peak.. murali destroyed entire windies line for clean sweep (3-0) but this guy who struggled in India stood like a super man scored 600 plus runs -When he was on top...! that is why he openly admitted he admired sachin for his better consistency!

[@leonfreeman2928]

Imagine he reach 200 an the team score is 300 something

[@factspk373]

@Manas Chakraborty .. look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@anuvatsa]

Manas Chakraborty - he did not play a lot in India. In fact, I remember only one series against India in India. He scored century against India - strangely he played not so well against NZ and India. Maybe he got bored :)

[@AbhiKohli]

Lara... What a player! Absolute legend.

[@ayanbose4739]

That's why I say ... pointing means business 5 classical knock by 5 all time greats.

[@L536775]

That's Ponting I guess.

[@factspk373]

look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@ushathorat8523]

Rohan

[@satyasibasabat7491]

@@factspk373 spam mat Kar.SACHIN IS GREATEST.

[@BinaryRex18]

Pietersen Clarke are not all time greats

[@abhishek_gupta1990]

Lara was an absolute legend! Comparison with Sachin and decline of Windies cricket meant that I didn’t watch him that much as a kid but sometime I feel that Lara for WI was their Sachin, Dravid and Laxman combined!

[@BinaryRex18]

Lara 226 is the best test innings in Australia since 1988. Against Warne/McGrath, with zero support from his team mates, 35 year old lara played a masterclass.

[@shivaannareddy1117]

3:45 what a flick Sir Lara !!

[@yashshah4592]

Dravid's 233 was great but Adam gilschrit 149 was one of the greatest test innings ever seen. Just second match hard pitch best bowling line up of that time was wasim waqar shoib saqlain .

[@straymeditated8537]

Ponting still has nightmares about Brian Lara because he hesitates whenever he says his name.

[@factspk373]

look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@balancebreaker6885]

"OBVIOUSLY" not the greatest test batsman ever. Not by stats, nor by class. Although, he sure is one of the greatest.

[@CRICKETSHORT496]

@@balancebreaker6885 then u may have not yet returned to consciousness after drinking Brian lara was the only tough, patience, could play very very long time he was a perfect test batsmen to play the cricket, and record of 400 not out who knows till where he would had stopped and his 500+ in 1st class cricket is till now remained unbroken and don't know will it be ever broken, I don't think so u r just a kid

[@fahadfarooq7815]

Lara in form was a treat to watch he destroyed bowling attack at will.

[@factspk373]

look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@BlueGearReviews]

The Magic of Lara

[@prakashraj7112]

Lara attack bowlers like chopping mutton using Knife.

[@thiruvetti]

I have always felt what made THAT Aussie team mighty was one man - Adam Gilchrist. Because Aussies would still have been a great test side with 50% victory margin. What took them to legendary status was many of Gilly's momemtum changing knocks which took them from 50 % to 70 % victory..This last 20 % is damn hard to achieve!

[@userKK2023]

It's strange how people forget Dravid's 233 at Adelaide. Look at the situation that came in, and the impact it had!

[@salehamin7000]

that was in india thats why he didnt men

[@shreyasmahendra6809]

@@salehamin7000 he scored it in Adelaide that's in Australia not india

[@Shubham10SrP]

Or maybe just maybe there were better players and better innings. Jammy was great . There were better players who played in his time . Simple.

[@arupChowdhury-Oct7]

It is actually of greater importance than sachin’s

[@siralbusdumbletroll574]

Agreed. Highly impactful.

[@amitsarpanch]

I never got a chance to watch lara bat to the full, but whenever i watch his highlights, i enjoy it. Some thing is pleasant in his stance, the way he connects the ball, just beautiful to watch.

[@Shubham-ex6gu]

Rahul Dravid's 233 in Adelaide is the best innings I have ever seen

[@buvaneshwaran6648]

Yaa great ever

[@DrDothraki]

Only after watching such old video clips one can realize that there are not many lefties in the modern cricket who can thrash fast bowling like Gilly did.

[@cyrilv1703]

Adam Gilchrist was a beast of a Batsman. Tearing the opposition apart from the get - go in shorter formats and the holding the Bastion in the Test matches. And boy, how well did he do it. Matthew Hayden was that big, burly guy who was supposed to scare you but Adam Gilchrist would put any bowling unit to sword.

[@Sportgym188]

An eye catching five beautiful innings ever in cricket !!!!

[@browse6360]

I love, absolutely love this channel. Hatsoff to the team, please introduce yourselves sometime!!👍👍👍

[@christoslite5380]

As a South African, I'd like to give an honourable mention to JP Duminy's match/series winning 166 at the MCG in 2008/2009 SA Tour of Australia. Also his 141 in the 2016 Tour as well. Just a shame he couldn't always be as consistent in Test cricket as he was in the shorter forms of the game...

[@alexbremner8361]

Ponting is the legend. He could have had the top five himself and I'm English. One of the finest leaders in the modern era of sport.

[@SuperLikku]

Rahul Dravid won India a match single handed in Adelaide in 2003/4 when he scored 233 in the first innings and 72 Not Out in the second one. Which is my most memorable. Apart from that Greame Smith scored a century with a broken thumb. Class! Also remember his own Ricky Ponting`s debut ashes century batting at No.6. Absolutely amazing player. Straight everyone knew he is going to rule the world someday.

[@gsundar88]

Joy to see this. How gracious of ponting. Lovely selection

[@ray.shoesmith]

Gilchrist's 2nd Test match, comes in batting last on a worn 4th/5th day Hobart pitch at 5/126 chasing 369, Pakistan bowlers Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib, Saqlain with their tails up, series on the line, and smashes a maiden Test century in a 238 run partnership with JL. One of the best innings I've ever seen.

[@achyuthanandan3614]

Peterson deserves more test runs and records. Due to attitude, he lost the place in England, a sad thing.

[@samb8744]

However, the attitude of English cricket in general is the worst. Infamous for its bullying

[@samsowden]

@Kunal Puthran he wouldn't have played for proteas, when he left south africa his career was going nowhere. England has 18 first class teams (plus the universities) so much more opportunity.

[@SSR3010]

He's still a legend, his career isn't very long but very impactful. Won Ashes in Australia, test series win in India, 2010 T20 worldcup and that historic Ashes win at home in 2005. He has had an illustrious career.

[@vikassonkar8413]

@@samb8744 ww3f44

[@patrickgracias5782]

Sandeep Rawat He played for over ten years, that’s pretty long dude

[@n10rai36]

sachin was just magical in that test......respecttt.....underpressure

[@buvaneshwaran6648]

Dravid's 233 in Adelaide my favourite great batting

[@trevorcornwall3493]

The Gilly/Langer innings in Hobart often gets over looked. I agree one of the greatest innings ever.

[@sid316ful]

Wow! That sound of the bat-bowl hitting each other but Bat winning at least in this video. So Amazing!

[@syedtippu6537]

Good knocks ..nd good collection

[@aditya4974]

Gilchrist and Lara!!! My favorite 2 as well.

[@Writtenmirror]

Tendulkar not playing a cover drive is a different brand of discipline. That's one of the best ever at his craft. KP, Lara and others no complaints with this list

[@1824ajay]

That's why I love this channel pure quality!!

[@TheSurajThakurr]

I literally thought there was clarke's 329* here.

[@DrDothraki]

That innings maybe is special in terms of the amount of runs he scored but it was against the worst overseas Indian attack in about 2 decades. Triple centuries are special no matter what.

[@visakhvijayan9757]

Against poor attack

[@rmukesh7582]

It was not in Australia bro ... His list is about those knocks which were played on Australian soil

[@TheSurajThakurr]

@@rmukesh7582 5 Jan 2012. Vs. India. SCG.!!!

[@rmukesh7582]

@@TheSurajThakurr sorry bro i thought it was in india....😅

[@ibafaisalmehdi]

The admiration from Ponting for Lara is commendable 👏

[@jack.ryan4u]

Sachin sir inning is best as he was carrying 1.2 pillon billion dreams and never used his favourite shot in the whole innings. This is where discipline matters in test cricket.

[@iammodestykazi6914]

What a list ! Sachin, KP, Clarke, Lara & Gilly 👌🏻👍 One gritty 144 @ Brisbane in 2004 by S Ganguly is my personal favourite though ! 👏👏👏

[@siddharthraghav6341]

What about Dravid's match winning Knock of 233 in 1st innings and 72* in 2nd inning in 2003/04 in Adelaide Oval

[@manisshthakur621]

1. Sachin Tendulkar 114 in Perth 2. Rahul Dravid's 233 in Adelaide 3. Virender Sehwag 195 in Melbourne 4. Virat Kohli 169 in Adelaide 5. VVS Laxman 167 in Sydney

[@Bruh-ys3sx]

Shut up you are an Indian

[@sabyasachibandyopadhyay8558]

beautiful memories!

[@dipakawachar8572]

there is so much special things and memorable moments for a batsman who hits century in australia,against the very strong bowling lineup. it increase a confidence.

[@ShivamSharma-rr6tr]

I think broadcasters should release uncut version of Sachin’s 241 against Australia at Sydney . It was a masteclass of self discipline . He said in press conferences a night before the start of that test match that he is not going to play cover drive and the amount of juicy full toss , half volley , hit me balls he left outside the off stump was just mind boggling . I watched that test live and I was angry that why he is leaving those balls that his strong area the cover drive , Blackfoot punch , cut shot but he didn’t play those shots . It was a display of self control, self discipline at the highest order . For me this century was the best century I have ever seen in my life . I am a spiritual person and I know how hard it is to control yourself , to control you muscle memory for that long time in front of thousands of spectators .

[@shashanksingh1785]

Sachin is the best ever played game, it’s not possible to any other batsman to score 241 without playing cover drive, that’s why Steve Waugh said Sachin could adapt conditions and game overnight after that 241

[@kingvkronaldo.9273]

Adams Gilchrist literally slaughtered the Pakistani bowling attack

[@peeyushgupta5318]

Excellent choice for the best knock. Epic test match and only Gilchrist's second test!

[@BlueGearReviews]

The Magic of Lara

[@imransyed9334]

Strange that he selected sachin's inning over Rahul Dravid's inning. Rahul Dravid's inning of 233 was match winning inning which eclipsed Ricky Ponting's inning of 242. Eventually India went to defeat Australia even after scoring in first inning 556 runs.

[@rohitashvarathore]

Brian Lara on any given day!! What a great player.

[@factspk373]

look at shots by lara.. total domination... the greatest test batsman ever .. 🙌

[@rohitashvarathore]

@@factspk373 I agree 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@kuldeepchauhan3670]

I don't know why Ricky ponting didn't pick up the innings of Rahul Dravid played in Adelaide oval I think it was the best inning ever played by any visiting team in Australia from 74 for 4 and getting double hundred and winning the game for his team was incredible

[@kuldeepchauhan3670]

@@manpreetmatharucomic whether they played or not it does not mean it was not a great knock tomorrow you wil say virat Kohli and Steve smith are not great batsman because they didn't face lee, warne,Murali , by the both were injured prior to the match

[@laljiji6266]

Golden days of test cricket ❤️❤️ at this time such type of innings is not possible 😭

[@BAbhijeet]

Lara's elegance in playing any shot is just beautiful n splendid!

[@kevinmenezes8386]

Faf du Plessis century on debut to save the test match was one of the best of this decade. But the innings that revolutionised the way a team played had to be Virat Kohlis second innings 141 in Adelaide in 2014.

[@dipayanchakraborty4751]

Ponting ..Sachin..Sehwag...Dravid.. McGrath...Lee...Hayden..Gilchrist.. The architect of 90's cricket era.. we 90's kids were too lucky to watch them play..

[@anjangogoi1513]

Great choices... I know all those innings were great. But one thing people might miss that how good a form Clarke was in in 2011/12-2012/14. He was in a sensational run of form...

[@asadabbasi6973]

Included Warner in this List.👌❤

[@Banzybanz]

I would have replaced Sachin's 241* with Dravid's 233 from the same series. Great list nevertheless and can't complain much about the little master's spot. Also, those Lara square cuts

[@teresaperera6302]

Look how auzi crowd loves Lara.. Whole world love to see his stylish batting ❤️❤️

[@moushuidas8024]

That was the goldren era of cricket history ever...i really miss all knoks bye..those legends....🙂🙂🙂

[@SuperAkasharora]

Best cricket channel

[@drraghib7804]

U just can't miss Rahul Dravid's 233 vs Aus in Adelaide in 2003-04, that came after Aussies 550 in first innings, plus Ind was at 80-4, then RD-VVS epic partnership

[@adrianperera3328]

Mike Hussey ashes hundred and Steve Smith century at the Gabba and Sangakkara 192 at hobart.These were great innings as well.

[@deepakmahisingh1023]

so good to hear by ricky pontings tendulkar's appreciation..

[@mathai5456]

I remember watching Gilchrist inning live. Back in days I used to like cricket.

[@ameeldezi]

How about a shocker of a decision that could have shut the shutters for Aussies and the game was for Pak to pocket.Handsome memory but such a pity how it was as it turned out.Gilly played good though

[@nikhileshkillada3423]

I am surprised he picked that innings of Brian Lara and not the 277. That was his maiden century and a big one at that. The way he decimated Warne in that game (who was on debut, I think) was simply scintillating.

[@sagarrai4858]

How can he forget sir Rahul dravid innings...adilade double centurey against mighty australia

[@sujoyda9518]

Because in that match India won ,,,, and arrogant Australia lost ,,,,, simple

[@GRIMLOCKCRUSH]

Arrogant Australia?Listen to yourself, there are 318 comments all from ARROGANT indians complaining about not being included. Now THATS arrogance times a thousand. Get over yourselves already.

[@navneettiwari9861]

Very good video

[@rajendrasingh-nj3bb]

Can't argue with the list

[@mayankchaturvedi2149]

What a class player!! Kevin PIETERSEN ❤️

[@mathseducationbynitinsir6061]

Rahul dravid inning 233 in adelade 2003-04 best inning in australia.. its a match win inning

[@carncats07]

I've seen better and so has Ponting apparently.

[@SumitKumar-nm6ki]

I agree

[@rahulraveendran4543]

@@carncats07 match winning in Australia by a visiting team? No..aren't much. Ponting doesn't like to remember that game so he neglects David's innings as well

[@carncats07]

@@rahulraveendran4543 Just accept Ponting doesn't rate it in his top 5. I don't. It was Agarkar's 6 wickets in the 2nd innings that won India the test match.

[@rahulraveendran4543]

@@carncats07 lol 300 runs scored by that man in that test match especially in second innings where he kept innings going despite losing wickets. Not to mention the catches. Oh wasn't he Mom as well lol.

[@sahilkhot8376]

I think Dravid’s 233 & 72 not out you missed

[@yadagirirao6040]

pujara's century in Adelaide is the Latest sensation in Australia. First day of the test match and the series.. India struggling at 41-4..bowlers are Starc Hazelwood Cummins Lyon...good luck.. But pujara stayed there..leaving umpteen deliveries outside the off stump.. scored an epic century to give India respectable 250. One of the best knock in Australia by an overseas batsman.

[@syedaliiqbal1847]

What a gutsy innings it was from Brian Lara at the Adelaide Oval in 2005/2006.The Little Master Sachin Tendulkar was another man perishing the Aussies spinners at Sydney probably.

[@vinniche]

Second compilation of Ricky Ponting I can't agree with. First one was all time best fielders.

[@kalpeshkharat8406]

It so relatable as well as motivating we can achieved just like Sachin did by saying no to cover drive (our own bad habits which harms us )

[@praneethpenumarty6905]

Lara's batting stance was a treat to watch

[@sashankkothuri8169]

Gilly and kp were the best which changed the series

[@pavanyenumula6676]

How can Aussies forgot DRAVID'S match winning double century in Adelaide.... He singly handedly wins the match for INDIA. I think the reason is pointing also hit hundred in same match & same innings.

[@umangvarshney1]

Not single handedly. Agarkar's spell of 6-41 sprouted a chance of victory from a possible dull draw. Dravid of course played the anchor, and he was ably supported by Laxman (178) in 1st innings; however Australia lacked the services of its best bowlers, viz. Mcgrath, Warne, Lee in that game; hence it is overlooked among the best knocks in Australia. Even though, it can certainly be said that it was better than Sachin's knock of 241 at SCG (maybe not technically) given the impact it had on the outcome of the game.

[@PMG-uy9co]

It’s Ricky’s opinion it doesn’t have to be 100% correct by ur standards

[@deeppatel7496]

the aussies will never appreciate any other indian batsman except sachin, there have been so many other indian batsman who have dominated australia but they act like they dont exist, like how could u not include the greatest test innings ever played, VVS laxmans 281

[@satyasibasabat7491]

@ШИРИШ Yes his batting technique especially in test is best ever I have seen till date.

[@sriharsha826]

@@umangvarshney1 I think you forgot Dravids second innings knock of 70 odd runs in that match. He deserved to be called single handedly won the match.

[@MrEngineer377]

Class and Elegance of Prince Lara

[@jenni431]

Brilliant choice of knocks. Gets my vote. Gilly and the indomitable Brian Lara!!!

[@keshabadhikari1830]

Gilly of the best player i ever seen . Not only as a player ..he is truly Gentlemen.that i love him so much. God bless you man

[@stnews9415]

What about Dravid's 233 in 2003/04 in Australia against Australia?

[@Bernie8330]

It's just his own personal choice, limited to 5, and they were 5 fabulous choices. He could have chosen 5 of his own innings had he wanted.

[@stnews9415]

@Suri 👌

[@abinashsamal7702]

It should be there instead of Clark..

[@Bernie8330]

@Suri Come up with your own 5 by all means. I could do the same. It's just his opinion.

[@nikunjdixit3225]

Suri You can disagree with him and have your own top 5 but not imply that his opinion should be any different.

[@nomadbanda9562]

That Gilly knock is one of the greats of all time

[@matthewfitzgerald2360]

My favourite innings in Australia would have to be Glorious Gilchrist. Just outstanding.

[@SM-ih3go]

Lara's shots are still thrilling to watch.

[@valiantvimal]

Right at top 5 Ponting must put one of his own innings !

[@sarthakbhalerao1045]

That 227 in adelaide was a gem to watch, peterson during his in form was impossible to get out.... He and cook, panesar were the reason india lost test series in india which remains the sole series lost for india in india in 2010's....

[@buvaneshwaran6648]

Sir Rahul dravid's 233 in Adelaide 2003 is my best century in australia

[@chirmchirm]

Pup had a couple of years there where he was as good as anyone that has strapped them up

[@Jahid49]

1. Lara actually deserved to be in that legendary West Indian side of 70's & 80's. With the least support from his fellow mates, he literally had that ability to tear apart the opponent what if He had got some support? Even if you consider the weight of runs, Lara is slightly ahead of Tendulkar. 2. Adam Gilchrist, the sportsman who changed the outlook of wicket keeper batsman in cricket. Steve Waugh once said ' The most valuable player that he had in that invincible Australian team was Adam'

[@sheetalpatel4678]

Sachin Tendulkar is best bestman in all world

[@TheMaverickanupam]

I think the reason Tendulkar is slightly ahead of Lara is because of all the pressure he had. I mean Tendulkar got three MOM awards against Pakistan in 5 world cups and smashed Wasim, Waqar and Akthar. Plus, Tendulkar made India world champions with his performance as well. People forget how much pressure Tendulkar had to win every single game. Lara had no such pressure and that's why he could play freely. In 2003, Tendulkar failed in only one innings due to the formidable total in the final and India lost. Had Akthar got Tendulkar early India would have lost that game as well. If Tendulkar didn't have to win every game on his own he could have remained a swashbuckler, but he always batted with maturity. That's why he is ahead of Lara. Lara played cricket, Tendulkar carried the hopes of a nation and came out on top a lot. And people conveniently forget Windies had Walsh and Ambrose and then other quickies though not top grade but still better than Indian bowlers Tendulkar played alongside.

[@karanlal634]

Lara is a bit overrated, failed in world cups

[@spandanbhattacharya2889]

Sachin literaaly has better stats than Lara in both formats.