Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar: Legendary Indian batsman completes 70 years; Twitterati send in wishes for him

Sunil Gavaskar has entered his name in the history of cricket by being the first ever cricketer to reach the mark of 10,000 test runs. He has played 125 test matches in his career and smashed 34 centuries and 45 half centuries with a batting average of 51.12. Gavaskar also led the Indian team as a captain on several occasions. His batting has been an inspiration to many and has encouraged a number of youngsters to follow his batting style and reach the path of success. He is known to be the man to have carried the Indian batting line-up from the front with his extraordinary abilities of converting the singles into doubles. Gavaskar later started his career as a commentator post his retirement from international cricket.

Let’s have a look at these Indian cricketers wishing the legendary batsman on his 70th birthday.

Legendary former Indian batsman, Sachin Tendulkar posted a picture of him with Gavaskar and tweeted as, “Wishing a very happy birthday to an extremely special man, whose passion for the game even to this day is an inspiration for us... just as his batting was! May God always keep you happy and healthy Gavaskar Sir.”

India’s opening batsman, Shikhar Dhawan who was ruled out of the current world cup due to injury also wished the former cricketer. He tweeted as, “Happy birthday to the legend #SunilGavaskar Sir. May you have a wonderful year ahead..”

Cheteshwar Pujara tweeted as, “Happy birthday #SunilGavaskar Sir, have a great year ahead.”

Fans also poured in their wishes for the former cricketer.

Every test match day, we would stop at the nearest paanwala every once in a while to reassure ourselves that Gavaskar was still batting and India still had a chance.
Virat bats to dominate, Tendulkar batted to give us joy but Gavaskar batted for our self respect.

Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar. You were the inspiration behind so many bachelors getting married. As you insisted to convert singles into doubles.

Happy 70th Birthday Sunny Gavaskar. As a child & teen, I was thrilled & awed by his ability to stand up to the greatest pacemen in history. 774 runs in the Windies in his debut series, 20 centuries by his 52nd test, the fighting 121 (his 29th C) at the Kotla '83 &more.Thanks Sir!

Only batsmen in the world who
made west Indies bowlers toil
hard for his wicket.fighting
without helmet on those days.
truly Don on pitch.
Happy Birthday #Gavaskar Sir