He grew up watching Sachin Tendulkar play and South African left-arm spinner Paul Harris said the Indian iconic batsman today showed why he is considered to be one of the greatest cricketer ever.

"I was just 13 years old when Sachin made his debut. Since then I have grown up watching this great cricketer. Today he showed why is regarded as great," Paul Harris said after Tendulkar notched up his 50th century, scoring an unbeaten 107 in India's second innings.