Beautiful shot of the ground there. Someone here mentioned that Lara is the best cricketer of all time. WRONG. Yes, he is probably the MOST talented and MOST lethal weapon at his best but what he lacks is heart. IN the early 2000's, Sachin and Lara we considered to be the two best batsman but look where both of them are at. Sachin is probably more determined than Lara but with injuries and let off he has become just another "fixture" on the Indian team. Lara shines sometimes with sweet innings but its consistency that cricket needs, especially for a team that heavily relies on master blaster. Best batsman of our times, i think are 1) Steve Waugh ( Average doesnt show the cirumstance he scored runs, always playing an inning to remember) 2)Ricky Pointin ( we all agree that he is the BEST batsman now, his average, his consistency, his composure and his leadership, need we say more?) 3) Sachin ( Gotta give him credit for earlier years, he was fun to watch) 4) Lara ( On a day he can wreck havoc, like no other) 5) Dravid /GIlchrist ( One a walll, other a rocket..both sturdy)