Anil Kumble Turns 48: Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar & Others Wish the Leggie on his Birthday!

Anil Kumble has a lion’s share of a credit when it comes to India winning the series overseas and is one of the finest spinners that the country has ever produced. His spells have a permanently seal a spot in our memories. The leggie turned 48 on Wednesday and the quite too many netizens wished him on his birthday. This included his former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh and present cricketers Shikhar Dhawan. Anil Kumble Obliges to a Fan on Flight, Agrees to Meet Him On-Board After Receiving a Tweet.

Virender Sehwag’s tweet read, “Happiest birthday to one of India’s greatest ever match winners, a man who defined grit and courage. Those toe-crushing yorkers to tail-enders are something even pace bowlers struggle to execute. Have a great & jumbo life ahead @anilkumble1074 bhai !.”

Happiest birthday to one of India’s greatest ever match winners, a man who defined grit and courage. Those toe-crushing yorkers to tail-enders are something even pace bowlers struggle to execute. Have a great & jumbo life ahead @anilkumble1074 bhai ! pic.twitter.com/RN5jXb6onl

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 17, 2018

“To a dear friend and a champion. Happy Birthday, @anilkumble1074!,” read Sachin Tendulkar’s tweet.

To a dear friend and a champion. Happy Birthday, @anilkumble1074! pic.twitter.com/MqAhsNDZIy

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 17, 2018

“Happy birthday,  @anilkumble1074 Bhai,  you are an inspiration to all of us. Hope that you always have happiness in your life. :)🤘 Happy birthday,  @anilkumble1074 Bhai,  you are an inspiration to all of us. Hope that you always have happiness in your life. :)🤘,” read Shikhar Dhawan’s tweet.

Happy birthday, @anilkumble1074 Bhai, you are an inspiration to all of us. Hope that you always have happiness in your life. :)🤘

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 17, 2018

“Happy birthday to my idol, and my teammate, and an inspiration! Hope you have a lifetime of success in every path you take! Have a great day ahead :) love always Anil bhai @anilkumble1074,” wrote Harbhajan Singh’s tweet.

Happy birthday to my idol, and my teammate, and an inspiration! Hope you have a lifetime of success in every path you take! Have a great day ahead :) love always Anil bhai @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/6VxuwbXuGU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2018

The official account of the BCCI wished the former Indian captain.

Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074 - On the occasion of the former Captain's birthday, we look back at one of his most iconic Test match spells 🎂😎

Watch 👉👉▶️ https://t.co/ASlc379aDp pic.twitter.com/cyp1tcJf6J

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2018

VVS Laxman also sent his wishes to the leggie!

Birthday greetings to @anilkumble1074 . May you have a blessed life and enjoy success in every thing you do. Best wishes pic.twitter.com/5UQxKt8afQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 17, 2018

Kumble has played 132 Tests and 271 ODIs and went on to become the third-highest wicket-taker with 619 wickets in Tests. His all-ten performance still remains the highlight of his career. LatestLY.com wishes the legendary spinner a very Happy Birthday!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2018 01:37 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).