Cricketers wish Virender Sehwag on Twitter as he turns 39

Often referred to as the ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’, former Indian dashing opener Virender Sehwag turned 39 today, i.e. on 20th October. He was greeted by the Twitter world who offered him their warm wishes on the occasion. Fans and cricketers from different parts of the world joined the chorus as they gave him their best birthday wishes.

Having amassed more than 17000 runs in his international career spanning almost 14 years, Sehwag was renowned for his batting exploits in the top order. He redefined the opening role in limited overs cricket as his pinch-hitting in the early overs put the opposition in fix, every time he walked out to bat.

He went on to score 219 runs in a One Day International game against the West Indies in 2011 which remained the highest score by any cricketer till Rohit Sharma eclipsed it in 2014. He also played a major role in India’s World Cup winning campaign in 2011.

Even in the traditional format, he didn’t fail to amaze the viewers. With a batting average just under 50, Sehwag remained to be one of the rare cricketers to achieve the feat of scoring two triple centuries in Test cricket. He indeed has the fastest triple century to his name that came off just 278 balls against South Africa.

Right from one former skipper Sourav Ganguly to another former skipper Anil Kumble, everyone took turns to wish the ‘Sultan of Multan’ on his birthday. Yuvraj Singh posted a hilarious picture with Sehwag on the occasion. However, the funniest and best wish came from none other than Master Sachin Tendulkar. He made sure to wish Sehwag in his own style.

Windies great Chris Gayle also wished Sehwag who on return was termed as the Universe Boss. He also had a Q&A session with the fans with the trend #ViruDiwas. Even on his birthday, he continued to entertain the fans on social media.

Here we present to you, some of the birthday wishes Sehwag received from fellow cricketers on Twitter:

Happy b'day to some1 whose name is synonymous with d word destruction. Always a nightmare for d bowlers Wish u d best @virendersehwag paaji pic.twitter.com/bmRSVcqdRY

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 19, 2017

Many Happy returns of the day @virendersehwag . Have a great year ahead! pic.twitter.com/XStvJLNJgX

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 20, 2017

Many happy returns of the day @virendersehwag the legend. Have a wonderful one. May god bless u.

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) October 20, 2017

Many happy returns of the day virupa..keep shining…#legend @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/aikuXgbsHd

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 20, 2017

@virendersehwag Happy Birthday Viru. Have a great day buddy.

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) October 20, 2017

Happy birthday to the legend with the golden heart!! 20 yrs seem like yesterday!! Keep rocking & be blessed always @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/ZZXWSlBxOe

— Mithun Manhas ?? (@MithunManhas) October 20, 2017

Many many happy returns of the day paji ??@virendersehwag

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) October 20, 2017

Wish u a very happy bday the one and only the sultan of Multan Viru paaji god bless u always @virendersehwag ??? pic.twitter.com/ybfn8ajt9O

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 20, 2017

Happy birthday legend, @virendersehwag may the lord bless you to see many more. ????

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) October 20, 2017

Happy birthday @virendersehwag. I hope your birthday celebrations are as exciting as your batting

— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) October 20, 2017

Happy bday @virendersehwag Thanks for teaching us the meaning of the word Fearless!Wish I could have seen one 300 from the non strikers end!

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) October 20, 2017

Special day,special person & special celebration.May all ur dreams come true in this coming year.Happy birthday Viru Paaji ?@virendersehwag

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) October 20, 2017

Happy birthday @virendersehwag most destructive opening batsmen in history of cricket. Stay blessed Viru Bhai. Keep entertaining. #Legend pic.twitter.com/eLFTy2E0Kp

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) October 20, 2017

@virendersehwag Many many happy returns of the day Viru Paaji.May God bless you.

— R P Singh (@RpSingh99) October 20, 2017

Janamdin Mubarak ho mere bhai @virendersehwag! Social media par lath gaad diya hai bhai tune?.. stay blessed.. have a good one?

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 20, 2017

To the Man who is now raising entertainment levels ? in Cricket with his wit and sense of humor. A Very Happy Birthday @virendersehwag 🙂 pic.twitter.com/T81wq8Vv6e

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) October 20, 2017

जन्मदिन मुबारक @virendersehwag हँसते रहो, हँसाते रहो ??

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 20, 2017

A very happy birthday to one of my fav mentors @virendersehwag paji. Wishing you all the happiness on this occasion.

— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) October 20, 2017

.ǝɯ ɯoɹɟ ǝuo s,ǝɹǝɥ os ˙?pןǝıɟ uo noʎ pןoʇ ǝʌɐɥ ı ʇɐɥʍ ɟo ɐʇןn ǝuop sʎɐʍןɐ ǝʌ,noʎ ˙ɹɐǝʎ ʍǝu ǝɥʇ oʇ ʇɹɐʇs ʇɐǝɹƃ ɐ ǝʌɐɥ ¡nɹıʌ 'ʎɐpɥʇɹıq ʎddɐɥ pic.twitter.com/L1XTzhzoiU

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2017

#HappyBirthday @virendersehwag. On pitch or off pitch, you leave the audience spellbound. Have a blessed year ahead Viru Paaji. #Legend pic.twitter.com/g7OXpTawIo

— Ishwar Pandey (@pandey_ishwar) October 20, 2017

Many many happy returns of d day @virendersehwag Paa G. Hav a great one nd may God always bless u ?? pic.twitter.com/oU10YpREen

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) October 20, 2017

Wish you a very happy Birthday , Viru. May you continue to entertain and bring a smile on everyone's face @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/CVBsEe1VBg

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2017

Happy birthday @virendersehwag May god bless you with health, wealth, happiness & long life. Have a great time Viru Paaji. Cheers #Legend pic.twitter.com/OUCXnfEWhu

— Stuart Binny (@StuartBinny84) October 20, 2017

Only some have the instincts to send the ball over the fence on a regular basis & you are the master of it! Happy B'day sir @virendersehwag

— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) October 20, 2017

Happy Birthday the king of entertainment ,on and off field @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/vvSExN7FMS

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 20, 2017

To d most courageous batsman I know! Happy birthday viru bhai!! @virendersehwag I hope you have an awesome day and an even better year! ? ? pic.twitter.com/HfPOATIC2s

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 20, 2017

Wish you a very Happy birthday @virendersehwag bhai. God bless you?????? pic.twitter.com/dVsbobbMwS

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2017

Mujhe aaya ek khwaab happy birthday @virendersehwag bhaiya ??? pic.twitter.com/TyPsQNOCZA

— yuZvendra Chahal23 (@yuzi_chahal) October 20, 2017

Viru Bhai, you keep getting edgier day by day and we love it. Happy birthday @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/zIYgPboAgB

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 20, 2017

Wishing u a very happy birthday @virendersehwag bhaiya. Privileged to have shared the same dressing room with you. God bless you always ? pic.twitter.com/9nrLJP9TKx

— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) October 20, 2017

Arrre @virendersehwag nehra ji cake lekar bhag gaye ? wishing you a very happy birthday mere bhai …lots of love and best wishes ? pic.twitter.com/QiKiC87g4P

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 20, 2017

@virendersehwag …Happy birthday Veeru…god bless u and ur family

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 20, 2017