Cricketers took to Twitter to convey their birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar who turned 47 today (April 24)
Bengaluru: Present and former cricketers wished batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on his 47th birthday today (April 24). Also, fans started trending #HappyBirthdaySachin from last evening.
Tendulkar, who was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on April 24, 1973, retired from international cricket in 2013. He played in a record 200 Tests and 463 ODIs besides featuring in one T20I.
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Since making his international debut in 1989, Tendulkar ruled the cricket world for over two decades. He has millions of followers around the world. Despite having bid adieu to cricket, his supporters love him the same way.
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Be it in any cricket ground, if Tendulkar is at the venue, chants of “Sachin, Sachin” go off. Recently, he was back playing, appearing for India Legends in the Road Safety World Series (RSWS).
Tendulkar’s former teammates and other cricketers took to Twitter to convey their wishes to the Master Blaster, who is not celebrating his birthday this year as the world fights the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
India captain Virat Kohli tweeted, "Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji."
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh wrote, “To the legend with an eternal sweet spot on the bat & in our hearts, here’s wishing MasterBlaster @sachin_rt a very happy bday. May ur life continue to shine like ur records & may u continue to inspire billions thru ur noble deeds. Loads of love & best wishes #HappyBirthdaySachin (sic).”
Tendulkar’s former opening partner Virender Sehwag said, “True that the great man could stop time in India when batting. But the biggest inspiration @sachin_rt Paaji’s career is summed up is in these two pictures. Much needed to remember especially in these difficult times that after every adversity comes victory #HappyBirthdaySachin (sic).”
VVS Laxman wrote, “Birthday Greetings to dear @sachin_rt . You were and continue to remain an inspiration. Wish you ever more joy and success in all that you do. #HappyBirthdaySachin (sic).”
Tendulkar is the holder of many cricket records. He is the only batsman to have scored 100 international hundreds. He is the leading run scorer in both Tests and ODIs. He was part of India’s 2011 World Cup winning team.
Here are the tweets from BCCI, cricketers, IPL teams to Tendulkar on his birthday.
Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji. 😊🎂 pic.twitter.com/Mj7tE9evHg
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)Birthday greetings to one of the biggest legend of cricket . Have a blast at home Paaji. Lots of love 🎂 pic.twitter.com/WwxVJjVXfi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Paaji ..
Stay Healthy..Lots of love 🎂🎂🎂
pic.twitter.com/GiIUH14PGS
Happy Birthday, . May you continue to inspire us to be the best version of ourselves, both on and off the field!
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)Here's wishing the Master Blaster a very happy birthday 🎂🎁👏
On this special day, let's turn back the clock and relive the legend's maiden IPL century 📽️🙌
To the legend with an eternal sweet spot on the bat & in our hearts, here’s wishing MasterBlaster a very happy bday. May ur life continue to shine like ur records & may u continue to inspire billions thru ur noble deeds. Loads of love & best wishes pic.twitter.com/l52w5dahA3
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12)Best wishes to the one and only Sachin Paaji! With being one great cricketer you are also one amazing human! Happy Birthday, Paaji! God bless you! 🎂 💯 pic.twitter.com/aMIS1dvYTX
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant)🍰 Imagine you get a piece of this cake for every 🐐 memory you tell us! Go ahead 📝 pic.twitter.com/VEwYKm5nZw
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)From the euphonic chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' echoing around the stadium 🔊 to the iconic celebration that we craved to watch 💯
Here's to the man who not only inspired a billion dreams, but also emboldened multiple generations of Indian cricketers 🙌🏻 💙 pic.twitter.com/Hg8B5krxrj
Happy birthday Paaji , May you continue to inspire many..many.. more generations to take up this glorious game pic.twitter.com/yuZIM2X4U2
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath)True that the great man could stop time in India when batting. But the biggest inspiration Paaji’s career is summed up is in these two pictures. Much needed to remember especially in these difficult times that after every adversity comes victory 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/UODlDjbCEL
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Birthday Greetings to dear . You were and continue to remain an inspiration. Wish you ever more joy and success in all that you do. pic.twitter.com/jX7wfyVE7I
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)To, someone who changed the dynamics of the game and made generations fall in love with the sport. A legend and one of the nicest human beings, happy birthday paji! 🎂
There won’t be another 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/PFreyi7ixx
Fondly remember that time during your last test match when you walked up to me to share words of encouragement.
The moment was yours, but you still thought of me!
I cherish that moment even today. Happiest birthday Paaji! pic.twitter.com/GKEfb8CgQL
The man, the myth, the legend 🙌
Happy birthday, ! 🧡 pic.twitter.com/V88sOQelUx
Two things are guaranteed when 🐐 enters the Wankhede Stadium!
1️⃣ GOOSEBUMPS! 💙
2️⃣ SACHIN-SACHINNNN!👏 pic.twitter.com/IvpSvbJ3DY
Happiest birthday to the man loved by billions! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qEIyyaECcQ
— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr)As the Master Blaster turns 47, we relive one of his glorious knocks against England in 2008.
He dedicated this ton - 41st in Test cricket, to the victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
Here's wishing the legend a very happy birthday 🍰 🎁 🎂 pic.twitter.com/dgBdlbCtU7
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the most amazing person whom we all have looked upto while growing up...the man who has inspired all of us to play the game of cricket ..wish you a lovely year ahead..stay healthy..stay safe! pic.twitter.com/89q9Mq1lzn
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11)Person who inspired lot of us to play cricket...lucky to have shared same dressing room with the legend..happy birthday paji... pic.twitter.com/Y8pVD7oKJT
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)Wish you a great birthday paaji, have a lovely year ahead and keep inspiring. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/BcXaLFxcwX
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