The world welcomes the month of September with as many festivals around. Individuals across the globe are in their festive mood. And for Indians, there appears another reason to be in extreme zeal today, September 2. It’s cricketer Ishant Sharma’s birthday! Yes, he coincides his most precious day with World Coconut Day, and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar explains why in the wittiest way. He cheekily uses this festival to send his former teammate who turns 30 years a special birthday wish. And the tweet is undeniably funny! World Coconut Day 2018 Date & Theme: Know How Coconut Is 'Good for Health, Wealth & Wellness. 

The legendary batsman drew a comparison with coconut while wishing the tall and lanky pacer. Tendulkar said it was only fitting that the 6 feet 4-inch-tall bowler took birth on September 2. “While plucking coconuts from coconut trees, Ishant Sharma has turned lambu (tall). Only fitting that your birthday is celebrated on World Coconut Day. Have a great one,” reads Tendulkar’s tweet. And it naturally deserved thousands of retweets and likes! Is Coconut Oil Really ‘Pure Poison’? Expert Reveals The Truth About The Controversial Superfood. 

Check out Sachin Tendulkar’s special birthday wish for Ishant Sharma.

On the work front, the speedster Sharma is currently in England leading the Indian pace battery against England at Southampton. So far, he had an outstanding series achieving the highest number of wickets among Indian bowlers. Meanwhile, the world celebrates Coconut Day creating awareness about the importance and so many health benefits of this fresh fruit.

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