The list in Warne’s book released on October 2 is almost identical with the one ‘The Times’ newspaper published last year.
The legendary spinner describes Tendulkar as a “genius” and “best in the business”, one who has an amazing discipline, and puts the Indian ahead of West Indian legend Brian Lara.“I have found it difficult at times to deceive Tendulkar because he reads length and spin so quickly,” said Warne in the book.
Ganguly, who is in the Indian Test squad to play against Australia in the four-Test series starting on October 9, features in the 96th spot of Warne’s list.
Warne shared a love-hate relationship with Ganguly. The two have had a few runins, the latest being during the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League, where they involved in a war of words and were both fined 10 percent of their match fees.
Still, Warne considers Ganguly as an intelligent cricketer with interesting ideas on all subjects and one who has his own way of doing things.
“But he did have the knack of rubbing opponents (and even teammates when he went to Lancashire) the wrong way without seeming to try very hard. If this was part of a deliberate strategy, then he got it bang on at times.
“He would also be late for the toss and then walk off on his own without waiting for Steve Waugh, our captain. To be a minute or so behind because an issue crops up is one thing, but more than that is just taking the Mickey,” Warne wrote of Ganguly.
Besides Tendulkar, the top five include Brian Lara in second spot, followed by Curtly Ambrose, Allan Border and Glenn McGrath.
The list of 100 best cricketers also features nine Pakistanis, eight Sri Lankan players.
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