Sachin Tendulkar expresses gratitude for wishes on 50th birthday

Widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday on April 24 and received a plethora of wishes from his fans and many stars of the cricket world.

The likes of Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, and many more came forward to wish the Master Blaster on his the special occasion. With 15,921 runs in Tests and 18,426 runs in ODIs, Tendulkar stands as the leading run-scorer i International cricket. Sachin has well earned the respect of teammates and opponents alike. The same was reflected when many former and current stars wished him on his special day.

After he received the love, Tendulkar took to his social media handles to thank his fans and friends for extending many wishes to him.

“Along with the trophies you win on the field, the friendships off the field are what make life special. To receive all your love and affection in such abundance has been very heartwarming for me. I’m short of words to explain the warmth I’ve received with all the beautiful photos, videos, and messages that all of you have sent me. Thank you to everyone for the wishes. I’m not 50 – I’m a 25-year-old with 25 years of experience,” he tweeted.