Remember Ishant Sharma's crooked face expression? Virender Sehwag just found out who 'trained' the birthday boy

Ishant Sharma, one of India's leading fast-bowlers over the past decade, turned 29 on Saturday. The lanky pacer, who last played for the national team in March against Australia, was wished by many of his team-mates on his special day.

As expected, though, Virender Sehwag's greetings were laced with a heavy dose of humour. The former Indian opener took a hilarious dig at Ishant's antics during Day 2 of the second Test against Australia earlier this year.

Ishant had made a comical, crooked face while trying to rile up Aussie skipper Steve Smith. Viru posted a picture of a Victoria lady from 1840 and pointed out that she trained the birthday boy on how to make funny faces.

"Happy Birthday @ImIshant. Burj Khalifa ji, found out your trainer. Keep entertaining and stay blessed," wrote Sehwag on Twitter.

Happy Birthday @ImIshant .
Burj Khalifa ji , found out your trainer. Keep entertaining and stay blessed. pic.twitter.com/Zi1vqIo0N2

- Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 2, 2017

Here are some more birthday wishes that came in for Delhi cricketer:

Many many happy returns of the day, @ImIshant! Stay blessed! pic.twitter.com/mS9xLv7O6K

- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 2, 2017

Many happy returns bro may the wicket list continue to grow just like your hair Have a great day @ImIshant

- Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) September 2, 2017

He's India's 4th highest wicket-taking pace bowler in Tests with 218 in 77 matches - Happy Birthday @ImIshant! pic.twitter.com/tj6HlIjbJs

- ICC (@ICC) September 2, 2017

Many happy returns of the day to the 'towering' presence of Indian cricket, @ImIshant. A great player on the field, a lot of fun off it.

- hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) September 2, 2017

Happy Birthday @ImIshant!

He took 7 for 74 for @BCCI v @englandcricket at Lord's in 2014 #LoveLords pic.twitter.com/YkSQWVLIXU

- Lord's Ground (@HomeOfCricket) September 2, 2017

Happy birthday brother-in-law @ImIshant
Have a great time pic.twitter.com/qn1KuunijU

- Prashanti Singh (@prashanti14) September 2, 2017

Wish you a very happy birthday @ImIshant have a great one buddy.

- ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) September 2, 2017

.@ImIshant को जन्मदिन की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं! अपने खेल से युवाओं को प्रेरित करते रहें। (File Photo) pic.twitter.com/BN9g34JiNX

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) September 2, 2017