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Article: Tendulkar is greatest batsman of modern era: Cairns.
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- July 11, 2007
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Tendulkar is greatest batsman of modern era: Cairns
Dubai, Jul 11 (PTI) Sitting on piles of runs in both forms of cricket and with virtually every batting record in his pocket, Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of the modern era, according to former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns.
Enjoying every bit of his stint with the Lashings World XI after an illustrious career with the New Zealand team, Cairns was asked to name the best batsman of his era and the Kiwi picked Tendulkar.
Among the bowlers, Pakistani great Wasim Akram was Cairns' choice.
Blessed with six-hitting abilities and lively pace, Cairns was hailed as one of the ...