‘The man who will always be not out in 1.3 billion hearts’: Twitter wishes Sachin Tendulkar on his 49th birthday

It is often said that cricket is not merely a game in India, it’s a religion. If that is true then this religion has only one God in the nation and his name is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. There is no cricket fan in the whole world who is not acquainted with the name of the Indian legend.

Sachin turns 49 today on the 24^th of April, 2022. The fans, followers of the game, and his colleagues all took to social media platforms to wish him on the happy occasion. Some even claimed that the date be marked as the national cricket day for his contribution, love and passion towards the game.

Often called Sachin ‘Record’ Tendulkar, there is no batting milestone that the man has not achieved. Here are some of the records Sachin possesses-

• Most runs in international career – 34,357
• Most hundreds in international career- 100
• Most hundreds against one team -20
• Most hundreds in a calendar year- 12
• Most nineties in international career- 28
• Most fifties in international career- 264
• Most runs in ODI cricket- 18426
• Most runs in a calendar year – 1894
• Most hundreds in ODI cricket- 49
• Most runs in Test cricket- 15921
• Most hundreds in Test cricket- 51

These are just a few of the records the Great man possesses. Besides these, he is also the first man on the planet to have scored a double hundred in the 50-over format of the game.

The most prolific run-scorer of all time and arguably the greatest batter to have ever played the game has been an inspiration to even his contemporaries. Greats of his time Matthew Hayden, Shane Warne, Shoaib Akhtar and many others have often expressed their awe about the man. Hayden once said – “I have seen God and he bats at number four for India,” the statement sums up the respect and adoration he commanded even among his opponents.

Here is how Twitter wished “The Master”.

To the man who united billions worldwide for the love of cricket, whose magic on the field and generosity off the field inspire many. Happy birthday @sachin_rt ! Wishing you the best! #HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) April 24, 2022

Sachin is 49! How many of you saw your childhood recede a little deeper!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 24, 2022

Here’s to the man who will always be not out in the hearts of 1.3 billion Indians. Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar! @sachin_rt @SachinSagaGame @100MasterBlastr @RealCricket20 pic.twitter.com/tXGyzTO1uc

— JetSynthesys (@JetSynthesys) April 24, 2022

https://twitter.com/Realcricket15/status/1518053522276700161?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

A master of the game. A servant of the game. There is a story in both lines. Happy Birthday @sachin_rt..

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 24, 2022

https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1518164278750154752?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1518116183127388160?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day. I have never seen anybody so madly in love with the game like Sachin Paaji. Happy Birthday to the man who played a big role in India's amar prem with cricket. ⁦@sachin_rt⁩ pic.twitter.com/kMXZYCrxhf

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 24, 2022

https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1518077271503884290?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

https://twitter.com/BrevisDewald/status/1518122941908590592?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

To the Legend, who exceeded expectations.
To the Master, who made cricket famous!
And to the Batsman, who made the fiercest of bowlers tremble.

Happy Birthday, Master Blaster @sachin_rt#HappyBirthdaySachin#SRT10 pic.twitter.com/SBENLnY3MI

— Sachin Saga Cricket Champion Game (@SachinSagaGame) April 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1518119555625009152?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1518090412648386560?s=20&t=kCDl4L27NZplx5VurgDmGA

The first man on this planet to reach 200 in ODIs. Happy birthday to icon known as Sachin Tendulkar. pic.twitter.com/DDm7abze7T

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2022

https://twitter.com/KKRiders/status/1518069721576345602?s=20&t=taSm4n5KH9SsGZDPdiXIeA

https://twitter.com/ishankishan51/status/1518166403202699264?s=20&t=taSm4n5KH9SsGZDPdiXIeA

Happy Birthday to god of cricket @sachin_rt paaji. Still remember the way you motivated me during our 144 run stand against England in Oval. My highest test score was all due to your constant encouragement and a push to do better. pic.twitter.com/r0wjHAgcV4

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) April 24, 2022

https://twitter.com/pragyanojha/status/1517948675716435968?s=20&t=taSm4n5KH9SsGZDPdiXIeA

https://twitter.com/ImIshant/status/1518083136189771776?s=20&t=taSm4n5KH9SsGZDPdiXIeA

A most auspicious day when someone of your goodness and talent came into this world, @sachin_rt.
May all your wishes be fulfilled far beyond your wildest dreams and may you live a healthy, prosperous and inspiring life filled with love. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/IUIzCHJ6BL

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2022

Birthday wishes to Master of Cricket. Seen him grow as a cricketer, the way he's idolised no other sportsman across the globe can get that. Fortunate sharing dressing room with my inspiration !! @sachin_rt#SachinTendulkar#HappyBirthdaySachin#OnThisDay #Sachin #Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/VN2oSkRk7M

— VenuGopala Rao (@IMVenuGopalRao) April 24, 2022