Virender Sehwag comes up with witty responses as cricketing fraternity greets him on his 41st birthday

New Delhi, Oct 20: Former India opener Virender Sehwag turned 41 on Sunday (October 20) and the cricketing fraternity greeted the explosive opener.

Sehwag, who has played 104 Tests for India and scored 8586 runs and smashed 23 centuries in the longer format. The right-handed batsman from Delhi still holds the record of posting highest Test score (319) for India. Sehwag has slammed two triple centuries and six double tons in Test cricket.

He has represented the country in 251 ODIs and amassed 8273 runs, with 219 being the highest. He was the second batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to slam a double century in ODIs. Sehwag has slammed 15 centuries in the 50-over format.

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar led the cricketers to greet the Nawab of Najafgarh for turning a year wiser.

And being an inspiration and leading by example everywhere has been your mantra, Paaji. Thank you for the many lessons @sachin_rt paaji https://t.co/kfgYCxlki4
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

The BCCI was among the first to wish Sehwag and posted the highlights of Sehwag's 319, which he scored against South Africa in Chennai back in 2008.

It’s all about timing and what a timing , sharp at mid night with the video upload! Many thanks @BCCI https://t.co/22229mEx4S
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan took to his Twitter handle to post a hilarious message for the cricketer. Sehwag then replied Vaughan in his witty style.

Thanks for your wishes Michael. How do you manage to keep track? I am ageless and timeless buddy
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you bhaisahab @MohammadKaif , Aap bhi hamesha haste khelte aur koodtein rahein ! https://t.co/oA4XEy3SDW
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you very much for the wishes. Wish you well always. Can't ever forget your outstanding performance in Australia
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Romba Nalla , Naan unnai Kadalikkirein !
Thank you to the awesome people of Chennai and Tamil Nadu https://t.co/XThHdRUOln
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you Bhajji! Chaaye raho https://t.co/cTuYgKE5vE
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you dear Lalettan ! Best wishes to you in everything you do https://t.co/srYjIiHPm4
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you the Universe Boss https://t.co/sOhfHqNZtc
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Aapki baat hi niraali hai Bhrata, Jalwe aaj bhi kaaayam hain aapke. Many thanks for your special wishes https://t.co/D5on26qodH
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thanks Mayank. Now you are the one motivating me and many lovers of the game on how to have the hunger to score runs when opportunity strikes. Best wishes always https://t.co/oVEFBGM6uA
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you Ayaz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019

Thank you Surya. Wish you well. Aise hi bhangda karate raho jahaan mauka mile, aur jald bada mauka milega
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 20, 2019