James Anderson: "The best batter I faced was Sachin Tendulkar."

Out of Anderson's 701 wickets in the format, 149 have come against India after 39 Test matches. Throughout his Test career, the 41-year-old dismissed Tendulkar nine times. James Anderson, the England pacer, has picked the hardest batter he has ever bowled to as he wraps off an incredible career.

"Sachin Tendulkar is the best batter, in my opinion," Anderson said to Sky Sports before going into further detail about what made the former captain of India intimidating.