The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday took to social media to increase birthday needs to Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who grew to become 46 on Sunday. Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar took to X, funnily announcing that his occasion of 46 is a “perfect mix of four and six”, identical to Sehwag’s explosive batting. “Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai 4 aur 6 ka perfect mix–bilkul tumhari batting ki tarah. Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi. Tumhara saal bhi tumhare shots ki tarah dhamakedaar ho!,” posted Sachin.
Glad forty sixth, Viru! 46 ka matlab hai 4 aur 6 ka best combine—bilkul tumhari batting ki tarah. Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi ????.
Tumhara saal bhi tumhare pictures ki tarah dhamakedaar ho! pic.twitter.com/syzvj8l33y
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2024
The legitimate X maintain of the Board of Regulate for Cricket in Republic of India (BCCI) wanted the mythical batter a more than happy birthday, record his accomplishments.
374 intl. suits ????
17,253 intl. runs ????Simplest #TeamIndia cricketer with two Check triple heaps ????
Right here’s wishing the 2008 International T20 & 2011 International Cup-winner, @virendersehwag, an overly Glad Birthday! ???????? pic.twitter.com/VeHGjFH5Qf
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 20, 2024
Sehwag’s long-time teammate and International Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh additionally prolonged his needs to the batter, announcing that it’s as a result of him that the economic system fee of bowlers will get ruined.
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the nawab jiska koi jawaab nahi aur jiski vajah se bowlers ki economy ka hisaab nahi! Loads of love brother, hope you have a smashing year @virendersehwag,” posted Yuvraj.
Wishing an overly Glad Birthday ???? to the nawab jiska koi jawaab nahi aur jiski vajah se bowlers ki economic system ka hisaab nahi!
Lots of love brother, hope you might have a smashing 12 months ???? @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/FYUxSSoA33
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 20, 2024
Former Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly, certainly one of Sehwag’s largest supporters all through his days bobbing up as a batter, additionally posted for his “younger brother”, “Happy birthday to a fantastic player and a younger brother .. wish Him a great day and a happy life ahead [?]@virendersehwag.”
Glad birthday to an out of this world participant and a more youthful brother .. want Him a splendid year and a contented date forward @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/a6qu62g4Y3
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 20, 2024
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh additionally wanted Sehwag on his birthday, announcing that the recollections of his “blazing centuries” will perpetually keep within the hearts of cricket fans.
“Happy Birthday, brother @virendersehwag. The memories of your blazing centuries, your double and triple hundreds, will forever be etched in the hearts of cricket lovers. Off the field, your wit, humour, and insightful takes on life and cricket continue to entertain and inspire us all. Wishing you many more years of greatness, both on and off the field! Have a wonderful birthday and an amazing year ahead.”
Glad Birthday, brother @virendersehwag .
The recollections of your hot centuries, your double and triple loads, will perpetually be etched within the hearts of cricket fans. Off the ground, your wit, humor, and insightful takes on date and cricket proceed to entertain and encourage… pic.twitter.com/zUGZNweNu3
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 20, 2024
Former middle-order batter Suresh Raina additionally wanted Sehwag on his birthday and thanked him for uplifting generations together with his “fearless cricket”.
“Veeru bhai, on your special day and always, thank you for inspiring generations with your fearless cricket and joyful spirit! Happy Birthday, @virendersehwag! #Happybirthdaysehwag,” mentioned Raina.
Veeru bhai, to your particular year and at all times, thanks for uplifting generations along with your fearless cricket and comfortable spirit! Glad Birthday, @virendersehwag ! #Happybirthdaysehwag pic.twitter.com/JLWbEtcfJa
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) October 20, 2024
In a 104-match lengthy Check occupation, Sehwag scored 8586 runs at an remarkable moderate of 49.34. He scored 23 centuries and 32 fifties in a 12-year-long stint within the longest layout.
He smashed the quickest Check triple-century off simply 278 deliveries to fix Don Bradman and Brian Lara within the listing of avid gamers to attain two triples.
He made 319 off 304 balls towards South Africa at Chennai in 2008 with 42 fours and 5 sixes. Sehwag’s earlier triple ton was once towards Pakistan at Multan in 2004. Additionally, he’s the one Indian with two Check triple heaps.
Sehwag additionally performed 251 ODIs and gathered 8273 runs with 15 heaps and 38 fifties at a median of 35.05. He introduced his resignation from all modes of world cricket in October 2015.
The veteran additionally performed 19 T20Is and scored 394 runs at a median of 21.88, with a hit fee of over 145. He additionally scored two half-centuries, with the most productive rating of 68.
As discoverable via his 136 world wickets, with 40 coming in Exams and 96 in ODIs, Sehwag was once additionally an overly succesful part-time spinner who may just fracture partnerships.
Additionally, within the Indian Premier League (IPL), he represented Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) from 2008-15, scoring 2,728 runs in 104 suits at a median of 27.55, with two centuries and 16 fifties. His highest rating is 122.
Sehwag was once additionally the a part of the Indian groups which received the ICC T20 International Cup 2007 and ICC Cricket International Cup 2011.
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