The highly-anticipated moment for the billions of Sachin Tendulkar fans has finally arrived as the legendary Indian batter, the Cricketing fraternity’s very own ‘Master Blaster’ turned fifty years of age the moment clock struck 12 a few minutes ago.
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The preparations for the special occasion had already started taking place since quite a few days, when the Mumbai Cricket Association president Amol Kale had announced to honour Tendulkar with a life-size statue on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
It remains to be seen whether the statue is unveiled today at his home ground in the Wankhede Stadium, or during the ODI World Cup which takes place in India this year.
However, fans just needed an excuse to celebrate his birthday days in advance. Having completed ten years since he had announced his retirement from International Cricket (in 2013), the Mumbai Indians franchise made sure to conduct the cake-cutting ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium a couple of days ago during their IPL match against Punjab Kings.
Also, April 22 marked the completion of 25 years since Tendulkar played the ever-famous, unforgettable ‘Sharjah Special’ knock against Australia, during the Coca-Cola Cup in 1998.
#WATCH | Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar cuts a cake ahead of his 50th birthday, at an event on the 25 years of his historic ‘Desert Storm’ innings in Sharjah against Australia.
He will celebrate his 50th birthday on 24th April. pic.twitter.com/gh6BJ1qxXd
— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2023
Interestingly, a day later on April 24, he smashed another century to help India lift the title against the Aussies on his 25th birthday.
While he had dedicated the century to his beloved wife Anjali Tendulkar, it was the first and last time when his birthday had fallen while India was scheduled to play an international match.
Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar
Here is how Twitterati wished the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on his 50th birthday:
And 5️⃣0️⃣ up from the and it’s an one
Happy birthday, @sachin_rt #OneFamily #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/21twLjSjwV
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 23, 2023
Happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar.
There will never be another one like you! pic.twitter.com/y3keD4mLxr
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 23, 2023
The Greatest There Was
The Greatest There Is
The Greatest There Will Ever Be#HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YzthrDN15q— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 23, 2023
Wishing the Master Blaster, @sachin_rt a very happy 5️⃣0️⃣th birthday! You are an icon of the game, and your dedication to cricket has made you a true inspiration for generations to come. #50ForSachin #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/L3Xh223gQH
— 100MB (@100MasterBlastr) April 23, 2023
Happy Birthday @sachin_rt ❤️
Forever my Inspirationpic.twitter.com/EzHxlg0zbp
— Manoj Maddy (@edits_manoj) April 23, 2023
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the man who redefined the game of cricket and made a billion heartbeat as one – Sachin Tendulkar @sachin_rt !! #50ForSachin #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/fWpTMOCTJg
— MI Fans Army™ (@MIFansArmy) April 23, 2023
We have celebrated 164 ’50s’ in his career before.
Today, the Master Blaster brings up another special 5⃣0⃣ to cherish.
Happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/Qnoyg9sJD8
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) April 23, 2023
Happy Birthday To Sachin Tendulkar Sir, The Man Who Made So Many 90s Kids Fall In Love With Cricket and Who Gave Us So Many Beautiful Memories To Cherish For A Life Time ♥️✨#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/2CxEz6Rq4k
— Dr Khushboo (@khushbookadri) April 23, 2023
24 years
22 yards
1 man
And
Infinite memoriesIts been 10 years but still sachinnn sachinnnnn gives me goosebumps
Happy birthday to the legend
The cricket himself “Sachin Tendulkar”@sachin_rt god bless you with sound health sir— Vibhor Varshney (@nakulvibhor) April 23, 2023
Happy Birthday to Sachin Tendulkar. the GOD of Cricket.@sachin_rt #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/ZtZRFGkJ78
— Vikram Rajput (@iVikramRajput) April 23, 2023
Maidaan par jo aapne kaha , uska ulta hi kiya, toh aaj aapke iconic 50th birthday par toh aapko Shirshasana karke wish karna hi tha.
Wish you a very happy birthday @sachin_rt Paaji , aap jiyo hazaaron saal , Saal ke din ho ek crore. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/awvckIAqc9
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 23, 2023
#HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar ⚡️
…continue the chant in the comments, #TitansFAM! ✍#AavaDe pic.twitter.com/K1qrX5vvm8
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 24, 2023
SACHIN – A billion dreams & more than a billion’s habit!
Happy Birthday Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/dfpPlcF5Xb
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 24, 2023
6⃣6⃣4⃣ intl. matches
3⃣4⃣3⃣5⃣7⃣ intl. runs
2⃣0⃣1⃣ intl. wickets
The only cricketer to score intl. hundreds
The 2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ World Cup-winnerHere’s wishing the legendary and ever-so-inspirational @sachin_rt a very happy 5⃣0⃣th birthday #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/iyP0CfjTva
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 24, 2023
The chant that reverberates the emotion of every Indian cricket fan! Super birthday Sachin, We #Yellove you ♾️ #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/8o3cTDxme2
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 24, 2023
Happy 50th birthday @sachin_rt paji! Your passion, skill, and dedication to the game have inspired us all. It’s been an honor to play alongside you and learn from you. Wishing you health, happiness, and many more years of greatness! #Sachin50 #CricketLegend… pic.twitter.com/aiEfd5GFrx
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 24, 2023
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Pajhi @sachin_rt Lots of love always ❤️ pic.twitter.com/V8AqWIPQ8E
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 24, 2023
Always an inspiration! Wishing you the best birthday Master Lots of hugs, love and happiness ❤️ @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/JeScw9RAtT
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) April 24, 2023
Today an icon turns 50. It’s been a privilege to know @sachinrt the man, watch him bat (& bowl!), follow his journey & value his contributions to Indian cricket. Thanks for all the memories, Sachin. May you have a splendid 50th birthday & at least 50 more happy & fulfilling… pic.twitter.com/Ijbwas3iAX
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 24, 2023
Happy Birthday, Big Boss!
A half century in life. Add the 100 in your profession at the highest level. 150 batting and how. Awesome. Wishing you a wonderful celebration and an amazing year. God bless @sachin_rt #SachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/CAs9TqhEh9
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 24, 2023
The beat of a billion hearts, the answer to a billion prayers!
On behalf of a billion fans, we would like to wish you a very happy birthday, @sachin_rt! Congratulations on your most important 50 yet!#BetterTogether #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/HAkjl215Ho
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 24, 2023
Nation wishes the legendary cricketer @sachin_rt, on his birthday! #HappyBirthdaySachin, the ‘God of Cricket’, the first batsman to score a double-century in ODIs.
️#WATCH this video to know more about the mesmerizing journey of the ‘Master Blaster’@BCCI @ianuragthakur pic.twitter.com/TRt5wnskFt
— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) April 24, 2023
if the roars of … … still give you goosebumps
Join us in wishing the Master Blaster on his 5️⃣0️⃣th birthday by sharing your fondest moment of him #HappyBirthdaySachin @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/j50YGQOiln
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 24, 2023
Happy birthday @sachin_rt Sir! Wishing you the best year ahead pic.twitter.com/I04pdE6JIY
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) April 24, 2023
Wishing you a very happy 50th birthday Paaji! Thank you for inspiring generations with your passion for the game and genius @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/lxhBbvDsmq
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 24, 2023
From one legend to another
Some special birthday wishes coming in from The Game @TripleH to the GOD of Indian cricket @sachin_rt @WWE @WWEIndia#SonySportsNetwork #WWE #WWEIndia #SachinTendulkar #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/wWp9j5awp9
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) April 24, 2023
