Sachin is the best Test cricketer ever: Strauss

England skipper Andrew Strauss has described senior India batsman Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Test player of all time."I think I would probably say it is Sachin Tendulkar, who has been the best Test cricketer of all time. For him to go on for so long and maintain his incredibly high standards is a great testament of the man and the desire of his outrageous talent as well," Strauss said.

Looking ahead to the India-England series, which begins at the Lord's on Thursday, Strauss admitted he is excited about the challenge of taking on world's number one side.

"I think it will be special - any series against India is special anyway. It is going to be a challenge, because India is a very confident side. They have got every right to feel confident about their ability. On the other hand we are playing at home. It has all the makings of a classic series," Strauss said in this week's ICC Cricket World Radio Show.