Glenn McGrath Names His Pick Between Sachin Tendulkar And Brian Lara

Updated - 16 Apr 2020, 07:41 PM

Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath. Credit: Twitter

Former Australian great, Glenn McGrath has revealed as to who he feels is the tougher batsman to bowl to between Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar. McGrath is a legend in the cricketing spectrum globally. He was known for his accuracy and discipline that helped him scalp a plethora of wickets during his international stint.

In terms of total career wickets taken, McGrath is the second-most successful fast bowler of all time. He is behind James Anderson, and he is fifth on the all-time list, with the top three wicket-takers which includes Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble. During his career, McGrath maintained accurate line and length.

Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath. Credit: Twitter.

McGrath answered 25 rapid-fire questions from ESPN Cricinfo on a range of subjects. One of the best fast bowlers through the 90s till late 2000s, McGrath revealed who is the tougher batsman between Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.

Glenn Mcgrath Picks The Tougher Batsman Between Sachin And Lara

One of the best fast bowlers through the 90s till late 2000s, McGrath believes that bowling to Brian Lara will be slightly tougher than Tendulkar. He also revealed his secret wishlist if he could take a Test hat-trick.

“Tough,” he said when given a choice between Lara and Tendulkar. “I would go with Lara just (a bit) from my experience,” Mcgrath said.

Brain Lara scales Mount.400
Brian Lara (Photo-Google)

Both Sachin And Lara Have Been Exceptional Cricketers

Tendulkar is widely regarded as the ‘God of Cricket’ because of his achievements during his stint at the crease. Tendulkar amassed more than 34000 runs in international cricket. He set and broke many records during his time, and he is the undisputed king of the cricket.

What sets him apart is the fact that he sustained for an immensely long period in the international circuit. Sachin had a 24-year long international career. Many players can’t even sustain its half because of the competitiveness that international cricket brings along with.

Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar (Credits: Twitter)

Brian Lara is another exceptional talent to have graced the cricketing world with his contribution. The former left-hander has scored more than 22000 international runs, and his 400*against England still stands as the highest individual score in international cricket.

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