WATCH: India U-19 boys break 'The Wall', smear birthday cake all over Rahul Dravid's face

Batting legend Rahul Dravid, popularly known as 'The Wall' of Indian cricket, turned 44 on Thursday and warm birthday wishes poured in from the cricket fraternity.

Extending their warm wishes to Dravid, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)) took to their official Twitter account and hailed the former Indian skipper for the commitment and consistency he showed towards the game.

"Commitment, Consistency, Class. Here's wishing a very Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Skipper Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayDravid," the board said.

Here's the tweet

Commitment, Consistency, Class. Here's wishing a very Happy Birthday to Former #TeamIndia Skipper Rahul Dravid #HappyBirthdayDravid pic.twitter.com/FTgk1SjdT9

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2018

The BCCI also shared a video of Dravid's cake-cutting celebration on Thursday. The legend, who is also known as 'Mr. Dependable' for his unwavering focus and the ability to deliver results, is currently in New Zealand with the India Under-19 team who are participating in the ICC World Cup, beginning from January 14. In the video posted by BCCI, Dravid is seen cutting his cake and then getting his face smeared by the young lads from the team.

Here's where you can watch the video

VIDEO: #HappyBirthdayDravid

The Wall turns 45https://t.co/KhBsXRi88w #Legend pic.twitter.com/goqbAM2nXn

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 11, 2018

Considered as one of India's finest cricketers ever, Dravid has appeared in a total of 164 Tests amassing 13, 288 runs, including 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries, at an average of 52.31. He has also played 344 ODIs and scored 10,889 runs in it at an average of 39.16.

As far as first-class cricket is concerned, Dravid has hammered 23,794 runs including 68 centuries and 117 half-centuries, in 298 matches he played in his career.

(Inputs from ANI)