Who said what: Cricketing world wishes Sachin Tendulkar on his 45th birthday

It's the Master Blaster's birthday!

While billions have marked this date on their calendars, a cricket fan could wonder why the day hasn't been declared a holiday to celebrate the God of Cricket's birthday. Various sports channels telecast old tapes of his brilliance on the field, reminding every fan to cherish the day for the man who has taken Indian cricket to different heights altogether.

The celebrations don't limit themselves to the fans who admire him as the legendary Indian batsman serves as an idol to many players taking on the world today. Today, as Sachin turns 45, the cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to wish him, and here's a look at a few of them -

Amit Mishra:

Happy birthday Sachin pajji @sachin_rt ! Have a great year. God bless. pic.twitter.com/LdW066aU3g
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) April 24, 2018

Murali Vijay:

Wishing you a very happy and healthy life @sachin_rt paaji! May God bless you today and forever to be the role model that you are to me and to the zillions around the world 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/n23lkT6bAZ
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) April 24, 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin:

Happy birthday to @sachin_rt, the man who inspired a billion people to love the sport. 🎉
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 24, 2018

Subramaniam Badrinath:

Childhood idol and hero till date....it was a nervous training session on the eve of my Test Debut against #SA ,couldn’t forget those few words of wisdom from @sachin_rt eased me out a bit.. #HappyBirthdaySachin 👍🏼🙏🏼🏏 pic.twitter.com/V6LO4Wjm6L
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) April 24, 2018

Irfan Pathan:

I met sachin paji yesterday,he has the same vibrant face when I saw him 17 years ago.I will cherish every moment playing alongside the legend.Happy happy birthday paji @sachin_rt #birthday pic.twitter.com/Av4wh1UwAQ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 24, 2018

Ajinkya Rahane:

Happy birthday Sachin paaji @sachin_rt Thank you for being an inspiration for all of us. Your guidance has always meant a lot to me. Have a wonderful year ahead. #HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar pic.twitter.com/aujLjU91nL
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) April 24, 2018

Harbhajan Singh:

Hindustan ki shaan ho aap
Gul hain hum to gulistan ho aap
Shatak aur shatabadi k maharathi...
Har maidaan chahta hai apko
Is yug ki pehchaan ho aap 🙏!!!! Janamdin Bhut Bhut mubarak ho paji @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/6uVIH7ZuzS
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 24, 2018

Virender Sehwag:

Woh sirf ek Cricketer nahi,
Duniya hai Meri !

aur bahuton ki.

Many more happy returns of the day to a man who could stop time in India (literally) .Thank you for making the Cricket Bat such a great weapon, which later many like me could also use. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/TVtpaxSiJz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2018

Suresh Raina:

To the man who united a billion Indians and brought a smile to their faces everytime he walked out to bat. A dream that he turned into reality.

Sachin is an emotion.. Sachin is a phenomena!

Happy birthday, Paaji!! @sachin_rt

#HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/PRVNVnAFVw
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 24, 2018

VVS Laxman:

Happy Birthday dear @sachin_rt . You are and will always remain an inspiration . It’s wonderful to see you contribute towards society with some really good initiatives even after your retirement. Wish you success always. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/aWQxZ9kRjV
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 24, 2018

Yuvraj Singh:

Gotya master its time for cake 🎂😜 wishing you a very happy birthday lots of love and best wishes always 😘🤗 @sachin_rt #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/jCQgWFdCNG
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 24, 2018

KL Rahul:

The Legend, The God of Cricket - @sachin_rt 👑🙏🏽
You inspire me everyday paaji, Happy Bday to you! ❤️😊#HappyBirthdaySachin #GOD pic.twitter.com/3kJJV1PSLA
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 24, 2018

Mohammad Kaif:

Centurion 2003 was one of the best days in my life.Not just because we beat Pakistan in a WC match but because I got to witness from a distance of just 22 yards,a display of focus,intensity & genius.What a man, your glory will be unsurpassed @sachin_rt paaji #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/VspBUC6tVp
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 24, 2018