Where Greatness Lies- Sachin or Ponting?

Finally Punter bids adieu to International Cricket on the the backdrop of ongoing series between Australia and South Africa. Australians should have been thinking to give him a farewell with win in the series. But it seems preety difficult as Africa is going very hard through it's seemers are on fire and batsmen faring eceptionally well specially Smith and Amla. During his 17 years long career Ponting has amassed more than 27000 international runs. His runs embedded with 71 centuries made against almost every cricketing nation in the world. He is the only individual to be involved in 100 plus test victories and the most successful captain in the history with 48 wins to his credit. Never remained far from the controversies whether it was monkeygate or sledging on the field he made his presence felt. The whole world accepted his astute leadership and ability to beat the opponents with his enigmatic traps. The tough competititor and a great cricketer. Indians still must be recalling the ill-fated final of 2003 worldcup when he single handedly snatched the cup from the indians. It is not only his records who make him great but his efforts to make Australia win the game. Sachin Tendulkar on the other hand holds almost every batting record but when it comes to his contribution to the teams office, His records look dull and just appears as a stats on the paper.Ofcourse Sachin has more than 100 centuries but when we analyse closely his performance overseas, His reputatation as master batsman doesn't stand for him anymore. We up to many extent have become used to of idolizing any particular individual. And in the cricket maniac nation its no surprise. In anyway the part played by Sachin in the Indian cricket or even in International arena can't be underestimated. He is the one who took cricket to newer heights. Now it has become a global sports not limited to any particular region. Somewhat credit goes to Sachin who is known globally and admired for his sports ethics too. As far as the comparison between Sachin and Ponting goes. Tough to choose anyone as the winner. As a batsman nobody is close to Sachin but when it comes to the Cricketer who leads it is obviously Punter.