Fans, peers and current cricketers from across the world wished Sachin Tendulkar a happy birthday as the Indian batting legend turned 47 on Friday.
Tendulkar, who retired from all forms of cricket in 2013, played a record 200 Tests matches and 463 One-Day Internationals for India. He scored 15,921 runs with 51 centuries in the longest format and 18,426 runs with 49 hundreds in ODIs.
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Despite calling time on his career several years ago, Tendulkar continues to remain an immensely popular figure. His long legion of fans got together to celebrate his birthday by sharing memories on social media of his incredible feats on the cricket field.
From India captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri to former cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag, there were countless birthday wishes for Tendulkar.
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Here are some of the birthday wishes for Tendulkar:
Started my day by taking blessings from my Mother. 🙏🏼Sharing a photo of Ganpati Bappa that she gifted me.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 24, 2020
Absolutely priceless. pic.twitter.com/3hybOR2w4d
Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji. 😊🎂 @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/Mj7tE9evHg
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/l52w5dahA3
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2020
Happy Birthday, Bossman. Legacy you've left behind in the sport is immortal. God bless Champ 🤗 @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/aqSCso4in2
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 24, 2020
Birthday greetings to one of the biggest legend of cricket @sachin_rt . Have a blast at home Paaji. Lots of love 🎂 #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/WwxVJjVXfi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 24, 2020
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 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/UODlDjbCEL
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2020
Wish you a great birthday @sachin_rt paaji, have a lovely year ahead and keep inspiring. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/BcXaLFxcwX
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 24, 2020
#HappyBirthdaySachin Sir! Keep inspiring the whole country like only you can. Lots of love ✌🏾 @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/Wcuylv7Fai
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) April 24, 2020
To a true inspiration, on the cricket field and off it, happy birthday Sachin sir, I hope you have a great day. 🎂 @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/0iRdZX0FDk
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 24, 2020
Many happy returns of the day to the great man.Hope you have a great day paaji. My two best moments with him were:
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 24, 2020
1)Sharing the match winning partnership at Sydney against Australia in the first final.
2)Receiving my test cap at Eden gardens #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/J9KRMAnNGX
I have seen Magic from the non striker’s end... STRAIGHT DRIVE from the master @sachin_rt paji’s bat.hope you are having a magical time with family on your birthday #HappyBirthdaySachin paji pic.twitter.com/VcuHq3Qk5s
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 24, 2020
Dear @sachin_rt sir. Wish you a very happy birthday. 🙏🙏
— Shafali Verma (@TheShafaliVerma) April 24, 2020
Wishing the great @sachin_rt a very happy birthday. So many wonderful memories of watching you play, and so many great cricket lessons you’ve shared with all of us.
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 24, 2020
Thank you and hope you have a great day.
Happy birthday legend @sachin_rt
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) April 24, 2020
Even though that the battles on the cricket field have now ceased, the friendships will last forever!
Stay safe mate and have a wonderful celebration 🎉 pic.twitter.com/2K3TdjDtxL
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 @sachin_rt paji! 🎂
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 24, 2020
There won’t be another 🙌🏼#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PFreyi7ixx
Wish @sachin_rt a very happy birthday ..have a healthy and happy life ...
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 24, 2020
Wishing you a very happy birthday @sachin_rt sir. Being a great cricketer, you are also an inspiration for all of us. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/eWA0viNRtQ
— Hima MON JAI (@HimaDas8) April 24, 2020
2 youngsters 😁 Happy birthday @sachin_rt wish you many more! 🙏🏿🎂 pic.twitter.com/RTlPT0jQeV
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 24, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/jX7wfyVE7I
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2020
Wishing @sachin_rt a very happy birthday ! A man who not only has inspired generations to take up the sport but is also a wonderful human being and a thorough gentlemen ! #SachinSachin #SirSachin #GodOfCricket pic.twitter.com/4LNeNCxj0y
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) April 24, 2020
As the Master Blaster @sachin_rt turns 47, we relive one of his glorious knocks against England in 2008.
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 23, 2020
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 🍰 🎁 🎂 #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/dgBdlbCtU7
A star right from the start! ⭐
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) April 24, 2020
To celebrate his birthday, enjoy Sachin Tendulkar's first Test hundred in Australia at the SCG back in 1992. #AUSvIND | @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/uRBGigPsqF
Happy Birthday, @sachin_rt. May you continue to inspire us to be the best version of ourselves, both on and off the field!#HappyBirthdaySachin
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) April 24, 2020
Happy birthday @sachin_rt sir. Thank you for inspiring us always.🙏🏻😊 pic.twitter.com/7nLi0PJ4cN
— Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) April 24, 2020
If inspiration and legendary had synonyms, it would be @sachin_rt. Happiest Birthday to you Sachin Sir. May you keep inspiring like always!#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/NmLUfAItPk
— Kidambi Srikanth (@srikidambi) April 24, 2020
Wishing the legend and a great human being @sachin_rt pajji a very Happy birthday. May god bless you pajji with lots of happiness and good health. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/Gsf2B58swk
— Sardar Singh (@imsardarsingh8) April 24, 2020
Happy birthday God of Cricket 😊 Thank you for always being an inspiration Sachin Sir. #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/IotgsGXSP6
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) April 24, 2020
He converted every stone thrown at him into milestones, turned out to be an inspiration for millions across the globe. Happy 47th birthday @sachin_rt paaji. Thank you for giving many nostalgic moments to us fans. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/QMtP13zH6d
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 24, 2020
Wishing you a very very happy birthday @sachin_rt.
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) April 24, 2020
Sharing this picture of the Test match played between India and Pakistan on March 16, 2005 at Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata when I congratulated Sachin for completing 10,000 runs in Test cricket.
Pic courtesy: @the_hindu pic.twitter.com/TAJwSjcUns
Sharin a special picture wit u al. D first slice of d cake goes into my mouth on d day Wen he scored 100th hundred in international cricket. Lucky 2 hav shared d dressing room wit him in few Series.Many many happy returns of d day @sachin_rt Paa G🎂Wish u gud health N happiness😊 pic.twitter.com/f9gs6otIIu
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) April 24, 2020
Happiest Birthday Legend @sachin_rt ! May you have a wonderful year ahead..sending you lots of love and goodwishes on this special day! Stay Safe! #HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/58gVKSHafB
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) April 24, 2020
Happy birthday @sachin_rt paji! Wishing you lots of health & happiness always. I have been so fortunate to share many memorable innings with you, specially my debut 100 & when you completed your 100th century.🇮🇳🏏🎂☝️ pic.twitter.com/a5fANuieXl
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 23, 2020
Happy Birthday @sachin_rt hope you’re had a beaut of a day legend.
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) April 23, 2020
Happy Birthday Master from the Kambli Family! God Bless you. 🥳@sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/YgNXlmgkgm
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) April 23, 2020
Birthday greetings to the legend of the game @sachin_rt sir. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/BVAZpkOMZB
— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) April 24, 2020
Many happy returns my friend! Have a great year! @sachin_rt @ Mumbai, Maharashtra https://t.co/BWMtn1fqKd
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 24, 2020
.@sachin_rt knows a thing or two about staying 'not out' - just what you need to do during this #Lockdown!#StayHome, stay safe, celebrate the legend's birthday with us on Star Sports.#CricketConnected pic.twitter.com/Nz41o8gkEC
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 24, 2020
This was supposed to Happen at Chennai Tomorrow ☹️#HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt
— Sachin Tendulkar Fan Club (@OmgSachin) April 23, 2020
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