As 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar turns 47 on his birthday, team India's deputy skipper Rohit Sharma wished the Indian cricketing icon by revealing his five best moments with him during their time together in team India and IPL.

"Many happy returns of the day to the great man. I hope you have a great day paaji," Rohit Sharma wrote as he posted a photo with Sachin Tendulkar on Instagram.

Rohit Sharma then picked his top five moments with Sachin and wrote: "Sharing the match-winning partnership at Sydney against Australia in the first final (2008 CB Series).

"Receiving my Test cap at Eden gardens.

"Winning IPL and Champions League with Mumbai Indians.

"Sharing the final moments of his Test career (Test match no 199 and 200) with him.

"Finally being on the field to witness his 100th international hundred."


Sachin Tendulkar made his debut in international cricket at the age of 16 in 1989 and enjoyed immense success in the very beginning of his career as he became the youngest to achieve many batting milestones and attained the tag of the 'best batsman in the world' in the very beginning of his career.

Sachin represented team India in five World Cups (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007) before finally lifting the World Cup in 2011.