VVS Laxman celebrates 45th birthday, cricket community sends warm wishes

New Delhi: The Cricket fraternity on Friday wished former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman on his 45th birthday.

Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir termed Laxman as one of the best batsmen in his tweet.

"Birthday wishes to one of the best batsmen India has ever had @VVSLaxman281.Your very very special wrist technique is still my favourite. Wishing you all the health and happiness in the world," tweeted Gambhir.

India batsman Suresh Raina, on the micro-blogging site, posted a picture and wrote: "May you be blessed with the best this birthday and beyond. Sending lots of luck and good vibes your way Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281 Have a good one."

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared Laxman's special knock on their Twitter handle.

"Here's wishing one of #TeamIndia's most stylish batsmen, @VVSLaxman281 a very happy birthday. On his special day, relive his 'very very special' knock of 281 against Australia.

"Happy birthday to the best person I have ever met.. what a legend..my very very dear friend @VVSLaxman281. May you continue to be blessed and happy forever .. #Happpybirthdaylaxman," Harbhajan Singh tweeted.

"You are such a great role model for everyone in the world. I wish good health & the best in everything that you do. A very happy birthday @VVSLaxman281," Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha tweeted.

In his cricketing career, Laxman played 86 ODIs and 134 Tests for India amassing 2,338 and 8,781 runs respectively.