However, former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee believes there is a difference between being the greatest batter and being the greatest cricketer overall. ‘Sachin is the best batter, but the greatest cricketer is someone else’Lee made it clear that his respect for Tendulkar’s achievements remains immense. Lee’s statement has once again sparked debate among cricket fans about who truly deserves the title of the greatest cricketer in history. These numbers underline why Lee believes this player belongs in a separate category when discussing the greatest cricketers ever. The name that Brett Lee believes is above everyone elseWhile Sachin Tendulkar remains Lee’s choice for the greatest batter in cricket history, the Australian pacer has chosen a different legend when it comes to the title of the greatest cricketer overall.