Tendulkar, Sehwag wish Adam Gilchrist as he turns 45

New Delhi: Former Australian Wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist celebrates his 45th birthday on Monday. Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag wished the great Aussie on the occasion.

Legendary  Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wrote on his twitter account: One of the best men to have ever stood behind a wicket.  A very Happy Birthday to you mate! I hope you catch all the good times!

One of the best men to have ever stood behind a wicket, @gilly381! A very Happy Birthday to you mate! I hope you catch all the good times! pic.twitter.com/i5g6d9HX0T

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 14, 2016

While, Virender Sehwag wished Gilchrist in his own Style. The Delhi born cricketer wrote: Today is a day to play Gilli Danda as a tribute to the incredible Adam Gilchrist. Happy Birthday!

Today is a day to play

Gilli Danda as a tribute to the incredible @gilly381 .

Happy Birthday Adam Gilchrist. pic.twitter.com/bY85OTuHQl

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 14, 2016

Gilchrist is regarded as one of the greatest ever wicket-keeper batsman. The Aussie has 15,461 runs and 905 dismissals to his name. The explosive southpaw played 96 Tests, 287 ODI’s and 13 T20’s .

Adam Gilchrist is the only player to hit 100 sixes in Test career and he also holds the unique record of scoring atleast 50 runs in successive World cup finals(1999,2003,2007)