Tendulkar, Kumble, Laxman, Kohli greet Harbhajan on 36th birthday

Mumbai: Indian cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, V.V.S. Laxman and Virat Kohli, among others, on Sunday greeted veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on his 36th birthday.

Batting legend Tendulkar, newly-appointed India cricket head coach Kumble, Test skipper Kohli and others took to Twitter to wish Harbhajan good health and happiness and a great year ahead.

“Happy birthday Bhajji! May God bless you with good health and happiness. Have a great year buddy, Harbhajan Singh,” Tendulkar tweeted on Sunday.

“Many many happy returns of the day Harbhajan Singh. God bless,” Kumble tweeted.

Suresh Raina wrote on Twitter: “Harbhajan Singh, happy birthday bhaju pa have a great one, lots of love to you and future baby to you and Geeta Basra.”

“One of my favourites. Many many happy returns bhajju pa, Harbhajan Singh,” Rohit Sharma tweeted.

“Happy birthday to one and only Harbhajan Singh. Best wishes Bhajji from all India,” Virender Sehwag tweeted.

“Happy birthday Harbhajan Singh. I wish every day of yours is filled with lots of love, laughter, happiness and the warmth of sunshine,” V.V.S. Laxman tweeted.

BCCI president Anurag Thakur tweeted: “Birthday greetings Harbhajan Singh. Have a great day and a successful year ahead.”

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said: “Happy Birthday Bhajji. Best wishes for a happy life and successful career. Good luck for future.”

“Wish you a very Happy birthday pajhi, Harbhajan Singh, Rabb Rakha,” Shikhar Dhawan tweeted.

“Happy Birthday Harbhajan Singh Paaji. God bless you, have a great year ahead. Cheers J,” Kohli tweeted.

“Happy birthday Bhajju pa, Harbhajan Singh. God bless you,” Ajinkya Rahane tweeted.

Harbhajan has played 103 Tests and 236 One-Day Internationals and 28 Twenty20 Internationals, claiming 711 wickets in all formats of the game till date.

—IANS