KARACHI: Indian Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar paid a rich tribute to Australian Bowler Brett Lee, who recently retired from international cricket after an illustrious 13-year career.

"@BrettLee_58 Its been a joy to play against u Binga. Congratulations for a successful career.... All the best wishes to you for the future." The 39-year-old batsman tweeted on his Twitter account.

The Australian was quick to reply and showered Tendulkar with respect saying 'the Indian brought out the best in him.'

"@sachin_rt yes mate it's been fun. Thanks for all the hard battles on the pitch. You definitely brought the best out of me."

In addition to Tendulkar, batsman Yuvraj Singh, who recently underwent chemotherapy for a rare germ cancer, also lauded the Australian bowler.

"A man who always bowld his heart out A match winnr champion bowlr wrld clas athlete a lovely friend a good human I'm sad bret lee hs retired," Singh tweeted.

"My favourite lee moment 2004 india vs aus at perth vb series ! Gilly was standing on 30 yard circle and binga was firing 155km! Phew!!," he added.

Tendulkar also paid tribute to South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who was earlier this week forced to retire after sustaining a career-ending eye-injury.