Sachin Tendulkar remains a cricketing god to scores of cricket fans across the world. The legend turned 46 on Wednesday and wishes have been pouring in from everywhere. Social media is flooded with statuses, messages and tweets from fans and people from the cricketing fraternity.
It didn't take long for #GodOfCricket and #HappyBirthdaySachin to trend on social media.
Check out some of the messages posted by Tendulkar's former teammates on Twitter. Happy birthday, Sachin!
Happy birthday to the person who is a living inspiration to all. Wishing My childhood superhero a very happy birthday! pic.twitter.com/koS64HDwCv
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 24, 2019
‘Your attitude is what takes you forward in life’.
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) April 24, 2019
I shall never forget the valuable advices that you shared with me. Wish you a very happy birthday, @sachin_rt Sir. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/9aFPFhV7KN
With the Master, the Rise is Faster !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2019
46, as much as it represents the years you have blessed this planet, for me 4 6 is more about how the scorecard read at beginning of the over when you batted. May you continue to manifest your strength in innumerable ways #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/y5Ld3t0Ar0
Happy Birthday to a very special cricketer and human being who gave many memorable moments to us and cricket lovers around the world. He was and continues to be a hero and an inspiration @sachin_rt . #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/UF9IW1eUkv
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2019
Here's wishing the Master Blaster and one of the greatest legends of the game @sachin_rt a very happy birthday 😍😍#HappyBirthdaySachin #Legend pic.twitter.com/6JC3FVAGVM
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 23, 2019
Here's wishing the Master Blaster a very happy birthday 🎂🍰
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 24, 2019
On this special day, we take a look at his iconic ODI double ton against South Africa 👏👏
Watch it here 📹📹https://t.co/Ca2j3GWhEW #Legend #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/9YBfJlyGYR
Happy birthday, @sachin_rt! 🎂
— ICC (@ICC) April 24, 2019
The legendary India batsman played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs, amassing 34,357 international runs, including an incredible 💯 centuries!
What is your favourite "Sachin! Sachin!" moment? pic.twitter.com/UK4tOvE6kQ
Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut in 1989 at the age of 16. He is the leading run-scorer in Tests and One Day Internationals. He is also the only cricketer to have 100 centuries in international cricket to his name.
Tendulkar announced his retirement in 2013 and played his last Test match against the Windies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 16 the same year.