NO doubt Bret Lee is a legend.
I wish I could meet him in person, and tell him how he adds to each game he plays, making the match more lively with his performance each time!

Well, he is a bowler.

So although he might be one of the best bowlers out there, definately not the best cricketer.

So many greats, too many to mention really.

Jacques Kallis
Jonty Rhodes
Dale Steyn
Sachin Tendulkar
etc etc.

All cricketers bring something to the game, some specialize in bowling, or batting. Some are allrounders. So it is really hard to choose.

vvv

Alastair Cook still in his early 20's ...Captain Of England...a brilliant batting average ...he will go down in history as one of the finest ever.
See what he has achieved at several years younger than most of his peers.

Muthia Muralitharan was the best bowler when i watched cricket, like 10 yrs ago, but not sure whats the status of cricket nowadays.

Man those guys must be old now.

Best batsman : Hashim Amla (South Africa)
Best bowler : Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)
Best allrounder : Sakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Best cricketer forever : Sachin Tendulkar (India)