Then why do millions, billions watch world cup cricket? Wishing their country would win the world cup, 90,000 fans packed in MCG to watch Australia vs New Zealand world cup final, India vs Pakistan record world audience.
Lara has never scored a hundred against Wasim, Waqur or Donald! in test cricket Best bowlers since 1990's Neither has faced Ambrose or Walsh!
Lara averages 30 vs Pakistan,
Lara averages 33 in India dustballs,
Tendulkar has a HIGHER average in test cricket than lara against AUS, SA, NZ, ENG, Sri Lanka.
Tendulkar has a higher average away from home than Lara: 55 compared to Lara's 48.
Tendulkar has hundreds against every great bowler, in australia against McGrath, Warne, In South Africa against Donald, against Murali, against Ambrose, Walsh, Against Wasim Waqur in test cricket.
Tendulkar is ranked number 7 of all time is Wisdem cricketer of top 25, 2nd all time Wisden bastman, Donald Bradman 11, Beneud 11....Lara is not even these legends 11 or any Wisden top 10.
Tendulkar based on facts, evidence, stats is the better batsman.