Brett Lee names Jacques Kallis as greatest cricketer over Sachin Tendulkar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Brett Lee has declared Jacques Kallis as the greatest cricketer of all time, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, during an appearance on the BeerBiceps podcast. Although Lee acknowledges Tendulkar as the best batsman he faced, he argues that Kallis's all-round stats, including over 10,000 runs and 250 wickets in both Test and ODI formats, set him apart. Lee emphasized Kallis's calm demeanor and meticulous pre-game routine as factors contributing to his effectiveness on the field. The discussion highlights an ongoing debate in cricket regarding the criteria for greatness in the sport.
- •Lee calls Kallis the best cricketer; Tendulkar is still the best batsman.
- •Kallis is the only player with over 10,000 runs and 250 wickets in both formats.
- •Lee praises Kallis's calmness and unique pre-game routine.
- •The podcast discussion revisits a key debate in cricket history.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Greatest cricketer of all time: Brett Lee ignores Sachin Tendulkar as ex-Australia star names his pick
"The whole cricketing world might consider Sachin Tendulkar the cricket world, but for former Aussie speed demon Brett Lee, that title belongs to someone else.
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