Virender Sehwag has given Indians fans many memorable innings that have been cherished for years now. Whether it is his triple century in Multan against Pakistan or his swashbuckling innings 219 innings against West Indies, Sehwag has been a big hitter and is often touted as the best entertainer. Sehwag, today turns 40 and on his birthday many fans and cricketers have wished him on this day. This included the Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Kaif and many others who wished him on Twitter. Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag’s Records with His Hundred in India vs West Indies Rajkot Test Match.

Sehwag replied to most of the wishes, but had a witty reply to Ishant Sharma and Sourav Ganguly. Sharma took to Twitter and wrote, “Heartiest wishes to you on your Birthday, Virubhai. Tum jiyo hazaaron saal saal ke din hon pachaas hazaar. @virendersehwag #viruHappyBirthday.” Sehwag had a very witty reply to the tweet and replied to him in a comical way.

“Thank you Burj Khalifa ji. Best wishes to you always 🙏🏼,” read Virender Sehwag’s reply

Sourav Ganguly also wished him with a tweet and wrote, “Viru sir @virendersehwag happy birthday.” To which, Viru said, “Dada, Sir aap hain. Main toh pair. Thank you for your wishes. Love.”

“The man who defined hard hitting! Happy birthday @virendersehwag! Have a joyous year ahead!,” read Cheteshwar Pujara’s tweet.

“Wishing a happy birthday to @virendersehwag. May you live a long, happy and healthy life and get everything you want. God bless Viru paaji. @BCCI,” read Shikhar Dhawan’s tweet.

Mohammad Kaif wrote, “Happy Birthday to a thorough entertainer @virendersehwag . Wish you happiness and success in all you do #HappyBirthdayViru.”

Bhajji compared Sehwag to Viv Richards.

Talking about Sehwag, he has been labelled as the game changer for the top order in the ODIs and Test matches. In 14 years of his career, he made 8273 runs at 35.05 with 15 centuries and 38 fifties while in 19 T20 internationals he made 394 runs with two fifties.

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