Sachin Tendulkar compiled a mountain of runs for almost a quarter of a century and reached dizzying heights by defying a burden of expectation that would have crushed lesser mortals.
Whenever Tendulkar came to the crease, India’s billion-plus population made secret deals with Gods, froze where they were, clutched lucky charms and indulged in all sorts of superstitions.
And the cricket’s most prolific run-accumulator created plenty of those heart-in-mouth moments in his 24 years in international cricket.
Considering the massive fan-following of the legendary batsman, wishes came pouring in from all corners of the world for the ‘GOD of cricket’.
Former and current cricketers too took to Twitter to wish Tendulkar on his 47th birthday.
Here are the best birthday wishes for Sachin Tendulkar:
Happy birthday to the man whose passion for the game of cricket has inspired many. Wishing you an amazing year ahead paaji. 😊🎂 @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/Mj7tE9evHg
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2020
Happy Birthday, Bossman. Legacy you've left behind in the sport is immortal. God bless Champ 🤗 @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/aqSCso4in2
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 24, 2020
Birthday greetings to one of the biggest legend of cricket @sachin_rt . Have a blast at home Paaji. Lots of love 🎂 #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/WwxVJjVXfi
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 24, 2020
To the legend with an eternal sweet spot on the bat & in our hearts, here’s wishing MasterBlaster @sachin_rt a very happy bday. May ur life continue to shine like ur records & may u continue to inspire billions thru ur noble deeds. Loads of love & best wishes #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/l52w5dahA3
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2020
This one is specially for you my friend @sachin_rt on your special day.
A tribute to the wonderful years we have been together and to forever!
Happiest birthday Master!#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/OIFU2w1r2G— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) April 24, 2020
Happy birthday @sachin_rt paji! Wishing you lots of health & happiness always. I have been so fortunate to share many memorable innings with you, specially my debut 100 & when you completed your 100th century.🇮🇳🏏🎂☝️ pic.twitter.com/a5fANuieXl
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 23, 2020
True that the great man could stop time in India when batting. But the biggest inspiration @sachin_rt Paaji’s career is summed up is in these two pictures. Much needed to remember especially in these difficult times that after every adversity comes victory #HappyBirthdaySachin 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/UODlDjbCEL
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2020
To, someone who changed the dynamics of the game and made generations fall in love with the sport. A legend and one of the nicest human beings, happy birthday @sachin_rt paji! 🎂
There won’t be another 🙌🏼#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PFreyi7ixx— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 24, 2020
Happy birthday paji @sachin_rt मै शुक्रगुज़ार हू भगवान का कि उसने हमें आपसे मिलवाया Have a great birthday with family.see you soon.. lots of love always ❤️🤗 stay safe #HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar #Greatsonofindia #GodOfCricket pic.twitter.com/Sl8uGCW1Rd
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 24, 2020
Wish @sachin_rt a very happy birthday ..have a healthy and happy life …
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 24, 2020
Birthday Greetings to dear @sachin_rt . You were and continue to remain an inspiration. Wish you ever more joy and success in all that you do. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/jX7wfyVE7I
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2020
Fondly remember that time during your last test match when you walked up to me to share words of encouragement.
The moment was yours, but you still thought of me!
I cherish that moment even today. Happiest birthday @sachin_rt Paaji!#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/GKEfb8CgQL— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) April 24, 2020
#HappyBirthday @sachin_rt paaji, an inspiration for all of us. Thankyou for the guidance. It was so memorable to play alongside you. Wishing you happiness and joy. 🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/MEpbNuHxJZ
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) April 24, 2020
#HappyBirthday @sachin_rt Sir 🙏🏻
Thank you for all the memories, encouraging us and for inspiring me and many others to take up cricket.
Best wishes paaji 🎂🎉 pic.twitter.com/Ce2jo2P7lu— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) April 24, 2020
Person who inspired lot of us to play cricket…lucky to have shared same dressing room with the legend..happy birthday paji…@sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/Y8pVD7oKJT
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) April 24, 2020
Happy Birthday, @sachin_rt. May you continue to inspire us to be the best version of ourselves, both on and off the field!#HappyBirthdaySachin
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) April 24, 2020
Many more happy returns of the day @sachin_rt paijee. The memories of your 100s at Chepauk are still so fresh in my memory and feels like it happened yesterday. May you have great day and beyond. #SachinSachin
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 24, 2020
Best wishes to the one and only Sachin Paaji! With being one great cricketer you are also one amazing human! Happy Birthday, Paaji! God bless you! 🎂 💯 #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/aMIS1dvYTX
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) April 24, 2020
Wishing @sachin_rt a very happy birthday ! A man who not only has inspired generations to take up the sport but is also a wonderful human being and a thorough gentlemen ! #SachinSachin #SirSachin #GodOfCricket pic.twitter.com/4LNeNCxj0y
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) April 24, 2020
2 youngsters 😁 Happy birthday @sachin_rt wish you many more! 🙏🏿🎂 pic.twitter.com/RTlPT0jQeV
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 24, 2020