India legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 44th birthday on Monday, with a number of former and current cricketers taking to Twitter to wish himΒ on the occasion.
Tendulkar is considered as one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, having scored the most Test and ODI runs in the history of the game. He is also the only batsman to have notched up 100 centuries in international cricket.
Born on April 24, 1973, the Little Master made his international debut at the age of 16 against arch-rivals Pakistan. He was dismissed for a duck in that game but over the next 24 years, Tendulkar made an everlasting impact on the Gentleman’s Game.
Former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald, whose contests against Tendulkar were always a spectacle in the 1990s, called the Mumbai-born batsman the greatest he ever played against.
India captain Virat Kohli, on the other hand, tweeted that Tendulkar will always be his cricketing hero.
Here is a collection of wishes for Tendulkar on his birthday from fellow cricketers.
Happy bday to the great @sachin_rt, 44 years young today. Hope you have a great day and year to come mate! π
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 24, 2017
Happy birthday legend @sachin_rt. Thank you for being an inspiration ππΌ. Have a blessed year.
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 24, 2017
#HappyBirthdaySachin. One of the most inspiring sportsmen the world has seen. Hope you have a splendid year ahead @sachin_rt. pic.twitter.com/ObqfqBA40k
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 24, 2017
@sachin_rt may God Almighty continue to smile on you. A very happy birthday paaji, have a blast. #HappyBirthdaySachin
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 24, 2017
Many more happy returns of the day @sachin_rt , April 24th should be marked as Indian cricket day. I was lucky to have played along side you
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 24, 2017
Happy B'day Paaji ππ. May God bless you with more happiness and peace in life. My cricket hero always. πππ @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/HGgrdFGv3x
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2017
The greatest ever to play this game, inspired billions & continuing to do so. Here's wishing you a great birthday paaji @sachin_rt π π
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 24, 2017
Happy B'day Paaji ππ. May God bless you with more happiness and peace in life. My cricket hero always. πππ @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/HGgrdFGv3x
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2017
Happy birthday paaji @sachin_rt lots of love and best wishes β€π.. khush raho tandrust raho..we love you ππ°π· pic.twitter.com/PpcA5YiQkD
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 24, 2017
Special day, special person and special celebration. May all your dreams and desires come true.Happy birthday Sachin @sachin_rt
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) April 24, 2017
Wishing #MasterBlaster @sachin_rt a birthday filled with happiness, may your life be brighter with each passing day#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/lPiuLqSiuJ
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 24, 2017
Many many happy returns of the day paaji πππ @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/yseTnMWT6t
— Mohammed Shami (@MdShami11) April 24, 2017
Wishing GOAT @sachin_rt paji a very happy birthday.may u keep spreading the love which u always do #love #respect pic.twitter.com/V2KI8gzRHn
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 24, 2017
Happy birthday @sachin_rt has been a pleasure getting to know you over the last few years. When can I take your car for a spin?? ππ¨
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) April 24, 2017
Grew up believing 'Sachin hai toh India Jeet jayega' Had the privilege to play alongside & know the person he is. Happy Birthday, @sachin_rt
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 24, 2017
The best I ever played against and yet the most humble you will ever meet. Happy birthday @sachin_rt I hope it's a cracker young manππΎ
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) April 24, 2017
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