‘Living legend in the house’ - Wishes pour in from Kohli, Gayle, Pant, other stars as Tendulkar turns 48
‘One Man, One Chant’
“One Man. One Chant. Emotions. Happy birthday, Master Blaster!” tweets Mumbai Indians. Sachin was associated with MI from 2008 to 2013. He won the Champions League T20 in 2013 and bowed out of the game for one final time. MI retired jersey No. 10 as a tribute to Sachin.
Virat Kohli
“One of the greatest to have ever played the game and an inspiration to many. Happy Birthday, Sachin Paaji,” tweets Virat Kohli. Having scored 70 international centuries and with a lot of cricket still left in him, the Indian skipper is being pipped as the true successor of the Master Blaster.
Suresh Raina
“Many many happy returns of the day to an absolute legend of cricket. Your passion towards cricket made us love the game and gave a lifetime of memories! Wishing you a blessed and a healthy life always,” Raina wishes Sachin.
International Cricket Council
“Highest international run-scorer. Hundred points symbol International centuries. Cricket World Cup winner. First place medal ICC Hall of Famer. The India legend turns 48. Happy birthday,” ICC wrote on their official handle.
Rajasthan Royals’ special wish for the legend
“Thank you 24th April, for giving the world Sachin Tendulkar,” tweets RR.
Dinesh Karthik – ‘So many fond memories
“Wishing a very happy birthday to Sachin. So many fond memories of playing with you are a treat in itself. Hope you're doing well and my best wishes to you!” tweets
The partner wishes
“Happy birthday to a great player and super team mate. Wishing you a healthy life ahead, Sachin,” tweets Sourav Ganguly. The two still hold the record for the highest partnership runs by a pair – 8,227 runs in 176 innings.
A wish from the Universe Boss
“Happy birthday great one, Sachin. Wish you many more,” tweets Chris Gayle.
‘Living legend in the house’ - Ravi Shastri
“Happy Birthday, Master. It’s been almost a decade since you quit the sport. Players, fans already realising the achievements & standards you have set and how difficult it is to beat leave alone come close. Living legend in the house,” tweets Ravi Shastri.
Suryakumar Yadav
“Watched him play and there he was becoming an inspiration for me and to many others across the world. Wishing you a healthy and a happy birthday, Sachin paaji,” Suryakumar Yadav.
Shreyas Iyer
“Happy birthday, Sachin Sir” tweets Shreyas Iyer along with a picture of the two shaking hands on the field.
Rishabh Pant
“Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many generations. Wishing you good health and happiness, Sachin Paaji,” tweets Rishabh Pant.
Dipa Karmakar
“Wishing Sachin Tendulkar a very happy birthday!” tweets Dipa Karmakar.
Mitchell McClenaghan
Happy birthday, Sachin. Hope it’s a mint year ahead,” tweets New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan.