Who said what: Cricketers wish VVS Laxman on his 43rd birthday

One of the best Indian batsmen to have played the game, VVS Laxman celebrates his 43rd birthday today. After making his debut for India in 1996, the Hyderabad-born batsman went on to score 8781 runs in 134 test matches at an average of 46 before hanging his boots in 2012.

Laxman's knock of 281 runs against Australia at the Eden Gardens is still one of the most talked-about innings in the history of test cricket. Though the stylish right-handed batsman didn't reach the same heights in the limited-over format, he is still widely loved and considered one of the big-five of the Indian Cricket.

Here are some of the best tweets from cricketers around the globe on the occasion of VVS's 43rd birthday.

Jasprit Bumrah

Happy Birthday to a Very Very Special person @VVSLaxman281 sir. Wishing you another year of great accomplishments and good health.?
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) November 1, 2017

Siddharth Kaul

Happy Birthday to d one iv admired since d longest time.A mentor, guide,philosopher always smiling face ??Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281 paji? pic.twitter.com/tVt2xDyrzB
— iamSidkaul (@sidkaul22) November 1, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar

Happy b'day, Lax! Shall I spill out the secret behind ur ability to score runs? Taking a shower & eating an apple before going to bat. Oops? pic.twitter.com/DNYFNQUnAi
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 1, 2017

Rohit Sharma

True inspiration! His crucial knocks down the order has bailed india out so many times. No one can forget his #281 in one of the historic test wins for India. Happy birthday lachi bhai @VVSLaxman281
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) November 1, 2017

Shikhar Dhawan

Happy birthday to one of the greats of Indian cricket, @VVSLaxman281 bhai..hope you have an amazing year ahead???? pic.twitter.com/writqR5u4d
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 1, 2017

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

A great mentor, a real match-winner and one of the kindest souls around, here’s wishing @VVSLaxman281 very best on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/xH0evG0f3u
— Bhuvneshwar Kumar (@BhuviOfficial) November 1, 2017

Vinod Kambli

@VVSLaxman281 .Many happy returns of the day dear vvs.May God bless you and give you good health and long live. Have a wonderful day. ??
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) November 1, 2017

Harbhajan Singh

Cheers to a very very special man.. very humble and kind hearted @VVSLaxman281 Happy birthday.. have a good one lax. Bless you
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 1, 2017

RP Singh

Wish a very Happy Birthday to Mr Elegant @VVSLaxman281 . May you remain as classic as your drives and flicks. pic.twitter.com/baxJGx5OWD
— R P Singh (@RpSingh99) November 1, 2017

Sourav Ganguly

@VVSLaxman281 happy birthday vvs ..have a great year ..love your jackets on TV ...god bless
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 1, 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin

Many more happy returns of the day lachi bhai @VVSLaxman281 , may god give u the strength to contribute to the game in different capacities?
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) November 1, 2017

Anil Kumble

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281, have a great time with friends and family on your special day :-)
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 1, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Wishing #WristJaadugar & Bhrata Shri @VVSLaxman281 a very happy birthday.Can calm any situation with a flick of his wrists.Chitiyan Kalaiyan pic.twitter.com/fYv9z2FGW1
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 31, 2017

Alan Wilkins

Always a class act with the bat and now the microphone, wishing @VVSLaxman281 a Happy Birthday and a wonderful year ahead. #Legend
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) November 1, 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281. Have a special year ahead with the best of everything :)
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) November 1, 2017

Jason Gillespie

Yep Viru, was on the receiving end of far too many of those flicks through mid wicket!
Happy birthday VVS @VVSLaxman281 https://t.co/vqzvDQtAPq
— Jason Gillespie ? (@dizzy259) November 1, 2017

Harsha Bhogle

Polite. And classy. With bat in hand. And in life. May it always be that way. Happy Birthday to @VVSLaxman281
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 1, 2017

Aakash Chopra

Happy Birthday to the man who sees people in three shades—Good, Very Good and Very Very Good. Have a great one @VVSLaxman281 ??? pic.twitter.com/5qMfyQxRWY
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 1, 2017

Tom Moody

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281 wishing you a very very special year ahead! pic.twitter.com/NTAaFHOA8K
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 1, 2017

Irfan Pathan

We will find it difficult to find a nicer human being thn him,Happy birthday to a legend who always stood up 4 team @VVSLaxman281 #birthday pic.twitter.com/BWX4Ufi814
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2017

Suresh Raina

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281!
281 has a Very Very Special meaning in Indian cricket ?
Thanks for the memories!??? pic.twitter.com/hzU4foQKC1
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 1, 2017