Shane Warne says Tendulkar `best batsman of his generation`

Shane WarneSydney, Nov 13 - Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has said that Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman of his generation and it will be a privilege to be in Mumbai this week to commentate on the first two days of his final Test.

According to News. com. au, Warne, who dismissed Tendulkar three times in 12 Tests, said his greatness went beyond his numerous batting records.

Tendulkar plays his 200th and last Test for India against West Indies from Thursday, the report said.

Warne further said that there would not be another Sachin Tendulkar, adding that great players deliver when their team is up against it.

From feared opponents such as Shane Warne and Brian Lara to respected teammates Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, everyone has picked different features of Tendulkar's greatness and found unanimity on one point, there will not be another one like him, the report added. (ANI)