Sachin Tendulkar Turn 49; Twitterati Wishes Master Blaster

Sachin Tendulkar Birthday: VVS Lakshman to ICC, Twitter has exploded with wishes for Sachin Tendulkar on his 49th birthday. He will celebrate his birthday with Mumbai Indians in the bio-bubble.

Sachin Tendulkar | New Delhi: The master blaster turns 49 today. The ‘God of cricket’, as he is fondly called, was born Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, in Mumbai. He will celebrate his 49th birthday with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the bio-bubble. Born to Ramesh Tendulkar, a Marathi journalist, Sachin has broken many records in his phenomenal career spanning over two decades, scoring 34,257 international runs.

Tendulkar, who made his debut at the age of 16 years against Pakistan, went on to be called the ‘God of Cricket’. He is also the first player to score a double ton in ODIs against South Africa in 2010. His career got a fairy tale ending with the 2011 World Cup triumph at his home ground, the Wankhede Stadium.

Tendulkar also played his last match at Wankhede Stadium in 2013 against West Indies, which was also his 200th test.

Twitter Wishes Master Blaster

BCCI and other IPL teams have poured in their wishes for the cricketing great. A look at what they tweeted, here:

6⃣6⃣4⃣ international matches
3⃣4⃣,3⃣5⃣7⃣ international runs
1⃣0⃣0⃣ international tons
2⃣0⃣1⃣ international wickets

Here’s wishing the ever-so-inspirational & legendary @sachin_rt a very happy birthday. #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/d70JoSnJd8

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 24, 2022

“He inspired all of to watch cricket.”

The boys wish & share their experience of meeting for the first time on his special day pic.twitter.com/JQ9wquIPZW

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 24, 2022

A most auspicious day when someone of your goodness and talent came into this world, @sachin_rt.
May all your wishes be fulfilled far beyond your wildest dreams and may you live a healthy, prosperous and inspiring life filled with love. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/IUIzCHJ6BL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2022

A true legend & an even better human being. Wish you a very happy birthday @sachin_rt. God bless! pic.twitter.com/FPJQmZwm40

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 24, 2022

One of the greatest batters that India ever produced…

…but also an entertaining occasional bowler

Happy birthday, @sachin_rt

— ICC (@ICC) April 24, 2022