Sachin, Sehwag, Yuvraj Shower Birthday Boy Anil Kumble With Praise

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble was flooded with wishes on his 48th birthday.

Idol, dear friend, inspiration, greatest-ever match winner – these were just some of the many adjectives used to describe India cricketer Anil Kumble on his 48th birthday. The bowler and former India coach was flooded with wishes from former India teammates and others from the cricket fraternity on Tuesday, 17 October.

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

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 17, 2018

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

Happy birthday anil.. lots of good wishes .. have a great year ahead @anilkumble1074

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 17, 2018

Many happy returns of the day jumbo lots of love and best wishes legend ! @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/scweExx5ep

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 17, 2018

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 pic.twitter.com/6VxuwbXuGU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 17, 2018

Wishing jumbo birthday wishes to you dear @anilkumble1074 bhai. May you keep spreading positivity as always #birthday

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 17, 2018

Wishing you a very happy birthday @anilkumble1074 bhai. May you have a enjoyable and memorable year ahead. pic.twitter.com/6iXeqEUQOq

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 17, 2018

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

Happy Birthday to one of India's greatest bowlers! @anilkumble1074, wish you an incredible year ahead! pic.twitter.com/sxYs0gby6t

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) October 17, 2018

From being room mates to having our names jumbled up on international tours, it has been a pleasure to have known you and have played with a fighter Cricketer like you.KUMBLE'S Many happy returns of the day, @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/Dex6SIvA44

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 17, 2018

Here’s wishing a batman’s nightmare but a short-leg fielder’s delight a very Happy Birthday 🎁 Have a great year @anilkumble1074 🙌 pic.twitter.com/MeiOEYjzEr

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 17, 2018