New Delhi, Oct 20 (CRICKETNMORE) Former India opener Virender Sehwag turned 38 on Thursday and received birthday wishes from fellow cricketers.

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Many former and current players took to Twitter to wish him and it was led by one of Sehwag's former opening partner Sachin Tendulkar, who wrote: "He's the sweetest man who has caused so much destruction! Happy Birthday Lala!."

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India coach and former spinner Anil Kumble also wished the 38-year-old: "Happy birthday Viru. Enjoy the day and the year ahead. God bless!"

Australian spin legend Shane Warne said: "Happy birthday my friend, the game of cricket misses your exciting batting and all round entertainment!"

Middle-order batsman Suresh Raina who is recovering from viral fever and missed the first two matches of the ongoing One-Day series against New Zealand tweeted: "Happy birthday @virendersehwag# #legend # big brother."

Sehwag holds the record of being the only Indian batsman to have scored a 300 in Tests twice. He scored 319 against South Africa in 2008 and 309 against Pakistan in Multan.

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