From Sachin to Dhoni: How cricketers wished Virender Sehwag a happy birthday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag brought in his 38th birthday on Thursday. The swashbuckling opener, a Twitter sensation these days, has always been a popular figure amongst his peers. His happy-go-lucky persona is adored by his fans and teammates alike. Over a long-standing career, Sehwag made some strong friendships with his colleagues who took to Twitter to wish the batting legend on his special day. Here are some of the tweets by cricketers and other well-wishers on Sehwag's birthday:

Warm birthday wishes to bratha @virendersehwag Have a great year ahead Viru

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2016

Seedha saadha bhola jaat,
jiski chavvi par na koi daag,
Iska bat barsaye hamesha aag.
Happy birthday to my brother @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/WHhl3jYuG7

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 20, 2016

Happy Birthday @virendersehwag !!
God bless you !!#TeamMahi pic.twitter.com/ds3kAxWq4x

— MS Dhoni (@Im_msd7) October 20, 2016

Happy birthday to wittiest cricketer I have played this game with @virendersehwag #viru

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 20, 2016

Wishing big brother @virendersehwag the very best birthday...2011 world cup(. Ur song )mujhe Khushi milly inti .love and respect alwys Bhai pic.twitter.com/zlcjezj6ij

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) October 20, 2016

He's the sweetest man who has caused so much destruction! Happy Birthday Lala! @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/BfcT2oYbWn

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2016

.@virendersehwag Happy birthday my friend, the game of cricket misses your exciting batting and all round entertainment !

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) October 20, 2016

Wish you a very happy borthday @virendersehwag bhaiya!! Have a grt one!! Love your sense of humour all the time!!

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2016

Happy birthday @virendersehwag# #legend # big brother pic.twitter.com/HrTA3Ptzw7

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 20, 2016

Hpy Bdy to d king of entertainment @virendersehwag .
Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment#HappyBirthdayViru pic.twitter.com/tEnGrDDQNs

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 20, 2016

Happy birthday Viru @virendersehwag Enjoy the day and the year ahead. God bless!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 20, 2016

Opening batting in Tests can be divided in two eras--BS and AS (Before and After Sehwag) Wishing @virendersehwag a very happy birthday

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 20, 2016

@virendersehwag happy birthday buddy..have a great day.

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) October 20, 2016

Happy birthday to legend @virendersehwag #HappyBirthdayViru pic.twitter.com/tjgM4ER9Ns

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) October 19, 2016

T 2415 - Wishing the audacious - in more ways than one - Virendra Sehwag a very happy birthday ! pic.twitter.com/EYgEX0qQDT

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 19, 2016

Alag soch, alag lay, na jaana kabhi tumne bhay. Tarika aapka paisa vasool, saalgirah ki duaen kijiye kubool. @virendersehwag

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 19, 2016

Birthday wishes to the King of Boundaries @virendersehwag ! Thank you for entertaining us On and Off(Twitter) field! God Bless you pic.twitter.com/N9fAt0Te9X

— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) October 20, 2016

Wishing you a very happy birthday @virendersehwag. Best wishes today and everyday. #HappyBirthdayViru

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 20, 2016

Happy Birthday to you dear @virendersehwag .. Best wishes and Prayers..

— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) October 20, 2016

The way @virendersehwag batted every day was his Birthday, every knock a reason to celebrate! Happy Birthday Viru! Carve the cake Viru!

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) October 20, 2016

@virendersehwag Happy Birthday great man enjoy the day when all bowlers feared you !!!

— Allan Lamb (@AllanLamb294) October 20, 2016

No one hit the ball as hard as this man. Happy Birthday @virendersehwag -have a great one

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 20, 2016