"Sachin Tendulkar! If he isn’t the best player in the world, I want to see the best player in the world".

Rev David Shepherd, England.

"Sachin’s undoubtedly number one today but I wouldn’t start comparing him with Viv Richards till he scores hundreds against quality fast bowlers on fast pitches".

Michael Holding, West Indies.

"Other players might keep India in business in ’99 World cup but victory shall only come through his bat".

Dave Houghton, Zimbabwe.

"He’s our greatest batsman of all time which is not to decry Sunil Gavaskar who was very special, just to say that Sachin is even more special".

Ravi Shastri, India.

"When Sachin goes out to bat, the prayers of entire nation are with him. That’s something every sportsman would envy".

Ajay Jadeja, India.

"He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling".

Richie Benaud, Australia.

"The only way to stop him is to keep him off the strike".

Wesley Hall, West Indies.

"Everytime I see him he gets better. His concentration reminds me of Sunny".

Ian Botham, England.

"First and foremost, Tendulkar is an entertainer and that for me is as important as any fact or figure. Too often boring players have been pushed forward as great by figures alone. For sheer entertainment he will keep cricket alive."

Barry Richards in Cricket Talk

"Neil Harvey, Sunny, all had the footwork and the judgement. With Sachin his stroke off the backfoot, particularly off the pace bowler, is extraordinary-- the next thing you know is that someone is picking the ball up from the gutter."

Richie Benaud in Outlook

"He is a genius. He has a shot for every ball. The only way to stop him is to keep him off strike."

Wes Hall

"He is someone sent from up there to play cricket and go back."

Ravi Shastri

"Everytime I see him he gets better, his concentration reminds me of Sunny"

Ian Botham

"For Sachin the balance is there. He is quick to complete his shot. He covers the crease much better than mere mortals. "

David Gower

"I just get the feeling because of his mental strength that Sachin will be definitely the best player of his era and probably the best 2-3 of all time."

Greg Chappell

"Whenever I see Sachin play I am reminded of the Greame Pollock quote of Cricket being a 'see the ball, hit the ball game.' He hits the ball if the it's there to be hit."

Ian Chappell

"I'd pay to see him."

Sir Vivian Richards in Outlook

"What we should do is enjoy Sachin's batting while we can. His wicket will be the biggest prize sought after by every bowler around the world. That has always been the case for batsmen who hold the mantle of 'best in the world"

Geoffrey Boycott in Outlook

"Sachin is a genius. I'm a mere mortal."

Brian Lara in Outlook

"Sachin's a batting genius, on his day he can tear any attack in the world apart,"

Wasim Akram in Cricket Talk

"He is the greatest batsman alive"

Martin Crowe

"A true test of a captain is how he copes with losing. If he can come out of it without losing his positive frame of mind, he is a good captain, and I'm sure a positive player like Sachin will take this rough patch in his stride."

Akram on Sachin's captaincy