Brett Lee names Jacques Kallis cricket's greatest, praises Sachin Tendulkar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Brett Lee identified Sachin Tendulkar as the top batter in cricket history during a podcast appearance while designating Jacques Kallis as the greatest all-rounder. Lee praised Kallis for his balanced contributions with both bat and ball and highlighted Kallis's calm demeanor before matches. Kallis's career statistics bolster Lee's claims, with over 13,000 Test runs and nearly 300 wickets. Lee's insights offer a perspective on the roles and impact of these two cricket legends.
- •Brett Lee calls Sachin Tendulkar the best batter he has seen.
- •Lee names Jacques Kallis the greatest cricketer overall.
- •Kallis scored over 13,000 runs in Test cricket and took 292 wickets.
- •Lee observed Kallis's relaxed approach during their time in the IPL.
- •Podcast episode aired on August 9, 2026.
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Sachin Tendulkar gets ‘best batter’ tag, but Brett Lee names this all-rounder as cricket’s GOAT
"Brett Lee regards Jacques Kallis as the finest cricketer in history, while he believes Sachin Tendulkar to be the top batsman he's ever witnessed. Kallis's dual skills with both bat and ball distinguish him significantly. His impressive performance statistics across all formats reinforce this belief. Lee has also expressed admiration for Kallis's composed attitude before competitions.
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