As world’s second-highest Test wicket-taker Shane Warne turned 48 on Wednesday, former India batsman Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to wish the bowling legend in an unusual manner.
Sharing a picture of him posing along with Warne, where he is seen injured, Sehwag wrote: “Batsmen always wished your hands were plastered like this while you were bowling, or at least you warned them. Happy Birthday legend @ShaneWarne”
Former India opener is known for his unusual and witty birthday wishes on Twitter. Warne is also a cheerful cricketer and have been known for his jolly nature on and off the field.
The leg-spinner from Victoria claimed 708 wickets in 145 Test matches with an impressive rate of 2.65.
On his birthday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) also wished the majestic spinner, sharing a fact: “He’s one of only two men to take over 1,000 international wickets and bowled the ‘Ball of the Century’ in 1993 – Happy Birthday @ShaneWarne!”