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Kolkata: Age might be catching up with Sachin Tendulkar but former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels the Mumbai veteran is the best cricketer in the world right now and can continue as long as he wants.
The iconic left-hander said his 36-year-old former opening partner is a better batsman than him and can pick the time to call it quits.
"To be honest, he is a bigger player than I am. He deserves to go whenever he wants to. He is probably the best in the world with (the retired) Brian Lara. He can play until anytime he wants and I am sure his performance will remain consistent," Ganguly said in an interview on Friday.
Ganguly said he enjoyed partnering Tendulkar at the top and doesn't regret quitting earlier than him.
"We have enjoyed a lot together at the top of the order and contributed thousands of runs. But I have taken a decision to quit. So, there is nothing to regret. I am sure he would also take the decision (to call it quits) at some stage," the 37-year-old player said.
Tendulkar recently stated that he is aiming to accumulate 15,000 Test runs and also play in the 2011 World Cup. Ganguly said fitness permitting, the seasoned right-hander will accomplish the twin aims.
"Why not? If he is fit and looks after his body, he will keep getting runs. He just needs to look after his fitness and he will remain to be an asset to the team," he said.
