Twitter was flooded with birthday wishes for Sachin Tendulkar. India captain Virat Kohli and many other cricketers took to Twitter to convey their wishes to Tendulkar
Bengaluru: India captain Virat Kohli led birthday wishes for batting legend Sachin Tendulkar as the Master Blaster turned 47 today (April 24). Present and former cricketers too to Twitter to convey their wishes and also pay rich tributes to “God of cricket”.
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Born on April 24, 1973, Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 in Pakistan. During his illustrious 24-year career, he broke many records. He is still the highest run scorer in Tests and ODIs.
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Tendulkar is the only batsman to have scored 100 international hundreds. He played in a record 200 Tests and 463 ODIs, and also one T20I. He was part of the 2011 World Cup winning team.
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Tendulkar retired in November 2013. Post retirement he has been involved with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) as their “icon”. This year, Tendulkar is not celebrating his birthday as the world battles the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Currently, India is under a lockdown until May 3 to contain the spread of the virus. Tendulkar is spending time at his Mumbai home with his family.
Kohli, on his Twitter account, wrote, “Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji.”
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami said, “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!”
Tendulkar’s former opening partner 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).”
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)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)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
Happy Birthday Paji pic.twitter.com/L1mI3pXKmy
— Naman Ojha (@namanojha35)Wish you a great birthday paaji, have a lovely year ahead and keep inspiring. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/BcXaLFxcwX
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1)