‘Sasural mein khoob khoob run banao’: Sehwag, Yuvraj and Rahul lead wishes as Dhawan turns 35
India’s opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday. The left-handed batter is currently in Australia as India battle the hosts in a T20 international series before they embark on four-match Test series. On the occasion, ‘Gabbar’ as he is fondly called received birthday wishes from several current and former cricketers .
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished Dhawan a lot of success to ‘create some thunder down under’ as the left-handed batsman gears up for the second T20I against Australia on Sunday.
“Janamdin di lakh, lakh vadhaiyan jatt ji @SDhawan25. Wishing you good health and loads of success.! Create some thunder down under!,” Yuvraj tweeted.
India batsman KL Rahul, who was also Dhawan’s opening partner in the first T20I on Friday, wished the southpaw with all the happiness.
“Happy birthday @SDhawan25, lots of love and wish u all the happiness,” Rahul tweeted.
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman also wished Dhawan on his 35th birthday.
“Wishing @SDhawan25 a very very happy birthday. May you have a wonderful year and enjoy lots of success and happiness, Shikhar,” Laxman tweeted.
Former opening batsman Virender Sehwag said he admires Dhawan a lot and showered heartfelt wishes on his birthday.
Dhawan has played 139 ODIs, 62 T20Is, and 34 Tests for India. The left-handed batsman has amassed 9,712 international runs.
Along with Rohit Sharma, he is part of the most prolific partnership in men’s T20I cricket, with the pair having scored 1,743 runs together.
(with ANI inputs)
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