Players and fans wish Brian Lara on his birthday on Twitter

Bengaluru, May 2: Legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara, who is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers ever, celebrates his birthday today (May 2).

The 48-year-old batting great started his career in 1990 against Pakistan. In his 17-year long career, the maestro has scored 11,953 Test runs and 10, 405 ODI runs.

He is also the proud owner of the most runs scored by a player in a particular Test inning, 400 not out against England.

As the cricketer celebrates his 48th birthday, fans and fraternity flooded Twitter with birthday wishes and tribute.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Vivian Richards wished the southpaw.

Here are the birthday wishes for Brian Lara on Twitter:

One of my dearest friends celebrates his b'day today. Not just a great friend but one of the greatest cricketers too. Happy b'day @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/pocsHRxzVp
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 2, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar wished Brian Lara

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wished Brian Lara and hailed as one of the greatest cricketers.

Happy Birthday @BrianLara . BC Lara ,kya tha Maara pic.twitter.com/Uqu3RfLNbl
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 2, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag in his usual funny manner wished Brian Lara.

Happy 48th Birthday @BrianLara, I’m sure you would still set the field alight even today if you were playing. pic.twitter.com/Sx8to00uVB
— Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) May 2, 2017

Sir Vivian Richards wished Brian Lara

Former West Indies cricketer and legend Sir Vivian Richards wished Brian Lara on his birthday.

If I was to have one bat for someone's life it would be @sachin_rt and if I needed one to simply entertain it would be @BrianLara happy bday
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 2, 2017

Journalist Boria Majumdar wished Brian Lara

Eminent Indian journalist Boria Majumdar wished Brian Lara on his birthday.

Happy Birthday to the legendary Windies batsman who holds the record for the highest Test (400*) and first-class (501*) scores, @BrianLara! pic.twitter.com/wzjaxXfywD
— ICC (@ICC) May 2, 2017

ICC wished Brian Lara on his birthday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) wished Brian Lara on his birthday.

Happy Birthday @BrianLara . Love the way you played and became inspiration for many.
— Amit Gupta (@The_Amit_Gupta) May 2, 2017

Brian Lara an inspiration for many

A fan wished Brian Lara and called him an inspiration.

Happy Birthday to the Greatest of all time @BrianLara Cricket is never the same since u left it #GOAT
— Desmond Andrade (@Deszzmo) May 2, 2017

Brian Lara 'Greatest of all time'

A fan called Brian Lara the 'greatest of all time' on his birthday.

501*, 400*, 277, 226, 213, 217, 202 & many more. These all big scores belong to only one player.Brian Charles Lara.Happy bday @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/E6tCH3q6TU
— Prashant Suroshi (@prashantsuroshi) May 2, 2017