Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag celebrated his 39th birthday on Friday and while the wishes came pouring in for one of the most explosive batsman world cricket has ever produced, he was his usual cheeky self while thanking fans and former team-mates for their wishes.
From Suresh Raina to Sachin Tendulkar, from Parthiv Patel to Chris Gayle, from VVS laxman to Lords Cricket Ground, Sehwag had something to say for everyone.
Here’s how Sehwag replied to the birthday wishes:
Suresh Raina
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
Thank you Suresh. Lage raho , waqt zaroor aayega ! https://t.co/scJfm3Jt7O
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Sachin Tendulkar
.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
Thank you God ji 🙏🏼Uparwala sab dekh raha hai, yeh to suna tha, par aaj samajh aaya, woh neeche waalon ke liye likhta kaise hai ! https://t.co/stdodewNuJ
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Parthiv Patel
Many happy returns of the day virupa..keep shining…#legend @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/aikuXgbsHd
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 20, 2017
Thank you dearest Chota Chetan ! https://t.co/i9P2Q8UXyj
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Chris Gayle
Happy birthday legend, @virendersehwag may the lord bless you to see many more. 👊🏿🙏🏿
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) October 20, 2017
Thank you very much Universe Boss @henrygayle https://t.co/0wVYAQE9cT
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Ajinkya Rahane
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!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) October 20, 2017
Thank you very much Ajinkya ! I wish and hope that you yourself score one and I watch from the commentary box ! https://t.co/bKiQNe8OBV
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Rohit Sharma
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
Thank you Rohit. Wish even your edges fly over third man. Wish you the best https://t.co/P4EnJsqrCx
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
VVS Laxman
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
Thank you Bhrata Shri for your special wishes @VVSLaxman281 https://t.co/qDCYQjaUMl
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
Lords Cricket Ground
🏏 In addition to his scores here at Lord's, @virendersehwag is also an MCC Honorary Life Member 🙌#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/zpmNBS0ICk
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) October 20, 2017
Thank you My Lord https://t.co/rscN0IgvAa
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2017
