"We Were All Inspired By You": Sachin Tendulkar's 'Special' Birthday Wish For Sunil Gavaskar

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended birthday wishes to compatriot and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 75 on Wednesday, saying that he served as an inspiration to the future generations of Indian cricket and it owes a lot to him for his services. Gavaskar, one of the best Test batters produced by India and the first man ever to reach 10,000 Test runs, turned 75 on Wednesday. Tendulkar hailed Gavaskar as one of his heroes and for becoming "younger and energetic" day by day, and still being involved passionately with cricket.

Taking to X, Sachin wrote about his idol and "one of his special batting heroes", "My special wishes to one of my special batting heroes, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar. You've crossed 75 years, my prayers for a long and healthy life. The more batters spend time at the crease, the more free-flowing they become. You are no different. You are becoming younger and more energetic by the day! To see you being as involved and as enthusiastic today about cricket, reflects how much you love the game. When an opener sets a good foundation, it becomes easy for rest of the batting order. We all were inspired by you, and in turn were able to inspire the next generation. Indian cricket owes a lot for your services, may you continue being involved with our beautiful game. Happy birthday and I'll see you soon!"

My special wishes to one of my special batting heroes, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar. You've crossed 75 years, my prayers for a long and healthy life.

The more batters spend time at the crease, the more free-flowing they become. You are no different. You are becoming younger and more... pic.twitter.com/4kjngcHdGi

Gavaskar, also known as the 'Little Master' made his international debut for India in 1971 and