Left-handed batsman Gautam Gambhir is celebrating his 36th birthday today.
Gambhir was instrumental in India’s successful campaign in the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural World T20 in 2007.
While he scored a blazing 75 against Pakistan in the World T20 final at Johannesburg, his 97 against Sri Lanka in 2011 helped India lift the World Cup at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
He also captained India for six matches during the 2010-11 season where the team did not suffer a single loss.
He is the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise and has led them to IPL success on two occasions.
He is currently playing for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy and is fighting to make a comeback to the Indian side once again.
Cricketers took to Twitter to wish Gambhir on his birth anniversary; here are some of the best tweets:
Virender Sehwag:
Wish you a very happy birthday @GautamGambhir . God bless you !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 14, 2017
Harbhajan Singh:
Wishing a fantastic birthday to @GautamGambhir! Enjoy your day to the fullest. God bless! pic.twitter.com/FOidm1qHhK
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 14, 2017
Suresh Raina:
Your optimistic spirit always encourages others! Your drive and determination is admirable! Have a terrific Birthday @GautamGambhir 🎂🎂🎉🎉✌️👌 pic.twitter.com/iSPEp0Mnk4
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 14, 2017
Rohit Sharma:
To one of the World Cup heroes, played an absolute game changing knock in both World Cup finals. Many many happy returns of the day @GautamGambhir
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 14, 2017
VVS Laxman:
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @GautamGambhir . May you have a great year ahead. pic.twitter.com/zPRYgZ3s4Y
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 14, 2017
Kuldeep Yadav:
Wish you a very Happy Birthday @GautamGambhir bhai. May God bless you with a lot of success, happiness n good health. pic.twitter.com/eQrR0FXRuz
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) October 14, 2017
Yusuf Pathan:
Happy Birthday, Gauti @GautamGambhir , have a good one and a successful year ahead.
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 14, 2017
Robin Uthappa:
Many happy returns of the skip @GautamGambhir!! I hope you have a great one!! 🤗🤗 pic.twitter.com/iQOHUVpD3s
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 14, 2017
Irfan Pathan:
Birthday wishes to a very passionate guy abt his game n his country…Have a great year brother @GautamGambhir #happybirthday
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 14, 2017
Pragyan Ojha:
Many happy returns of the day @GautamGambhir bhai! Have a good one 🎂✌️ pic.twitter.com/ODwjHTvDL1
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 14, 2017
Sheldon Jackson:
there’s so much i have learnt from you bhaiya, wish you a very happy birthday bhaiya @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/D3JGzSUxm6
— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) October 14, 2017
Mohammad Kaif:
Wish you a very happy birthday @GautamGambhir . May you keep shining and smiling.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 14, 2017
Shikhar Dhawan:
Happy birthday gauti bhai @GautamGambhir ..have a great day ahead and all the best for #GGF 🤗😊🎂👍
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 14, 2017