#OnTheUp: Happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar
The man who’s been breaking some of his batting records. Young cricketers he’s inspired. Old teammates he’s entertained. Opponents whose respect he’s earned. Wishes came in from all quarters for Sachin Tendulkar as he celebrated his 45th birthday on 24 April.
First up, the India captain sent his wishes to the 'real Master Blaster'.
Wish you a very Happy Birthday @sachin_rt Paaji. 🤗😊 You are and will always be the real Master Blaster! 🙏👏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2018
And others players all sent in their best wishes.
Inspirational. Impelling. Irreplaceable. Many happy returns to the greatest @sachin_rt wish you a great day pic.twitter.com/Lwu2sVMYBn
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 24, 2018
The Legend, The God of Cricket - @sachin_rt 👑🙏🏽
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) April 24, 2018
You inspire me everyday paaji, Happy Bday to you! ❤️😊#HappyBirthdaySachin #GOD pic.twitter.com/3kJJV1PSLA
To the man who united a billion Indians and brought a smile to their faces everytime he walked out to bat. A dream that he turned into reality.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 24, 2018
Sachin is an emotion.. Sachin is a phenomena!
Happy birthday, Paaji!! @sachin_rt
#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PRVNVnAFVw
Gotya master its time for cake 🎂😜 wishing you a very happy birthday lots of love and best wishes always 😘🤗 @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/jCQgWFdCNG
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2018
You have been an inspiration for many, including me and I will always be thankful.
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) April 24, 2018
Happy birthday Masterblaster - @sachin_rt. 🎂 pic.twitter.com/lb6PlHcRqU
You are a magnificent person whose excellence one can’t help but aspire to. May the life ahead of you be filled with wonderful days. Happy birthday sir @sachin_rt . pic.twitter.com/KxL5zR1eGG
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 24, 2018
Happy birthday to the greatest batsman the world has even seen! Hope you have a great year ahead @sachin_rt paaji🎂🎂🎂😊😊🤗🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/Mjtt7N2No3
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 24, 2018
Happy birthday to @sachin_rt, the man who inspired a billion people to love the sport. 🎉
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 24, 2018
Many many happy returns of the day @sachin_rt! You've been an inspiration to me and million others! Have a blaster of a year ahead! #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/x9poQPDwLy
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 24, 2018
Happy Birthday @sachintendulkar It was an honour to play in your last international match. pic.twitter.com/gKxUbWGgWm
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) April 24, 2018
Many former cricketers also posted birthday messages.
Centurion 2003 was one of the best days in my life.Not just because we beat Pakistan in a WC match but because I got to witness from a distance of just 22 yards,a display of focus,intensity & genius.What a man, your glory will be unsurpassed @sachin_rt paaji #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/VspBUC6tVp
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 24, 2018
Happy Birthday dear @sachin_rt . You are and will always remain an inspiration . It’s wonderful to see you contribute towards society with some really good initiatives even after your retirement. Wish you success always. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/aWQxZ9kRjV
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2018
Woh sirf ek Cricketer nahi,
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2018
Duniya hai Meri !
aur bahuton ki.
Many more happy returns of the day to a man who could stop time in India (literally) .Thank you for making the Cricket Bat such a great weapon, which later many like me could also use. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/TVtpaxSiJz
As well as many fans from outside the cricketing fraternity.
Happy birthday to the
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 24, 2018
One that can always defines hardwork and dedication, the idol of the millennium, Sachin tendulkar@sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/bwJSC4PzsU
Dearest @sachin_rt !! Happy birthday. Thank you for giving us Indians, millions of proud memories. Thank you for continuously inspiring us. May you always remain God’s favourite person. 🙏😊 pic.twitter.com/jfYZbwEevx
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 24, 2018
Here is wishing a very Happy Birthday to the master blaster, @sachin_rt !
— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) April 24, 2018
No one else rules the game of cricket like you did.🎉🎂
Happy birthday Sachin sir. May this year be all kinds of wonderful for you. My warmest Regards 💥🎉@sachin_rt
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) April 24, 2018
I wish The Great Legend 🙏🙏@sachin_rt ☺️very very happy birthday 🎂 🤴🏻 🏏 pic.twitter.com/QJmh1ChM57
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 24, 2018
Sachin responded by saying he was delighted to receive so many messages from friends and well-wishers on his birthday.
I cannot thank you all enough for sending so much love to me. It really means a lot! Deeply grateful 🙂 pic.twitter.com/zVkPGMZdXf
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 24, 2018