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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and respect, the cricketing fraternity came together today to extend warm wishes to Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on his 38th birthday. The stylish left-handed batter, known for his aggressive yet elegant style of play, received an outpouring of messages and tributes from fellow players, IPL franchises and cricket enthusiasts across the globe.
Dhawan, a seasoned campaigner in professional cricket, has been a prominent figure in the Indian cricketing landscape. Known affectionately as ‘Gabbar,’ Dhawan has been a stalwart for the Indian cricket team, contributing significantly to the side’s success in various formats.
‘Keep shining on and off the field’: Sachin Tendulkar
Fellow cricketers took to social media platforms to convey their heartfelt wishes to the flamboyant opener. Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian cricket icon, tweeted, “Happy Birthday, @SDhawan25! Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with joy, boundaries and endless smiles. Keep shining on and off the field.”
Happy Birthday, @SDhawan25! 🎂 Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with joy, boundaries and endless smiles. Keep shining on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/dN3oMRzEHS
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 5, 2023
Suresh Raina, the former India international, also shared his wishes, saying, “Happy birthday, @SDhawan25! Wishing you a day as vibrant and full of joy as you are. Keep dancing through life with that trademark Gabbar swag! May this year be filled with boundless joy, success & unforgettable memories. Cheers to more milestones and laughter together.”
Happy birthday, @SDhawan25 ! Wishing you a day as vibrant and full of joy as you are. Keep dancing through life with that trademark Gabbar swag! 😎 May this year be filled with boundless joy, success & unforgettable memories. Cheers to more milestones and laughter together! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/JSYH6hgLZY
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) December 5, 2023
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added its voice to the chorus of well-wishers, extending congratulations to the accomplished player on the social media platform X. Through a post, the BCCI emphasized Dhawan’s remarkable cricketing journey, acknowledging his impressive statistics across 269 international matches and a cumulative total of 10,867 international runs.
269 intl. matches 👌
10,867 intl. runs 🙌
2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ Champions Trophy winner 🏆Here's wishing @SDhawan25 a very Happy Birthday! 🎂👏#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/rbwUdPQvP9
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 5, 2023
Here are some more birthday messages for Shikhar Dhawan:
Wishing a very happy birthday to our very own Gabbar @SDhawan25 bhaiya ! 🫶😉 🎂 pic.twitter.com/BRn4StBlUa
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) December 5, 2023
Happy birthday @SDhawan25!😊 Wishing you a year full of laughter and joy! pic.twitter.com/Ei8bfmCusU
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) December 5, 2023
Happy birthday Paaji @SDhawan25 🎂♥️Wishing you more success and endless joy in the year ahead. pic.twitter.com/mmMpSVsA5D
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) December 5, 2023
Happy Birthday @SDhawan25 🥳🎂
Hope you have a wonderful year ahead full of love, laughter and happiness. ✨ pic.twitter.com/FfFtMPab5i— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) December 5, 2023
Happy birthday bro @SDhawan25!😊 Wishing you a smashing year. Lots of love champ!🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/0zRlnVjwt1
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) December 5, 2023
Happy birthday, @SDhawan25 paaji! Cheers to another fantastic year ahead, filled with stellar performances and countless memories. Keep shining! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6nC0XIghqh
— Nitish Rana (@NitishRana_27) December 5, 2023
Happy Birthday my brother @SDhawan25 rab hamesha chardikla ch rakhe.. hasde wasde raho ❤️🤗 pic.twitter.com/mvyjfY0ud5
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 5, 2023
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 to someone who is an 𝐢𝐧-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝!! 🥳
Have a good one @SDhawan25 🎊🇮🇳🏏#HappyBirthday #ShikharDhawan pic.twitter.com/9VqeCkN4EY
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) December 5, 2023
Happy Birthday, Shikhar Dhawan 🎂#cricket #India #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/uVuCE7ULwz
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 5, 2023
𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐑 𝐃̵𝐇̵𝐀̵𝐖̵𝐀̵𝐍̵ '𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐄' 🔥
Wishing the 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒃𝒂𝒓 of #TeamIndia, a very #HappyBirthday 🎂💙#OneFamily @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/q9SvwVVSZF
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 5, 2023
Thank you for teaching us to smile no matter what the situation. 💗
Happy birthday, @SDhawan25 😊 pic.twitter.com/Sv1Ulk4Zys
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 5, 2023
Happy birthday to one of India’s finest openers, the ever-smiling Gabbar! 🥳#PlayBold #TeamIndia @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/Xw56xF36Io
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 5, 2023