Virender Sehwag leads birthday wishes for Jonty Rhodes on Twitter

New Delhi: Greatest fielder ever in the history of cricket, Jonty Rhodes is celebrating his 47^th birthday on Wednesday. On the occasion, Twitter has been abuzz with several tweets wishing the former South African cricketer on the big day. Expectedly, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, who is very active on social media these days and known for his funny tweets, led the tribute hailing Rhodes’ fielding abilities. He was among the first ones to wish Jonty a very happy birthday with a humourous tweet, reminding the South African of how he used to look like an “Udan Khatola” (Unidentified Flying Object) while fielding.  

Hpy Bdy @JontyRhodes8 who while fielding gt confusd&literally playd'Chidiya Ud'(Bird Fly) #HumansCanFly#UdanKhatola pic.twitter.com/vFgOeGn2Hy

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 27, 2016

  In modern-day cricket, we are accustomed to seeing fielders diving around, taking superb catches and executing amazing run-outs but the following video prove why Jonty was special. It is one of the most iconic moments in the history of cricket when Jonty literally flew to get Pakistan’s Inzaman Ul Haq out in the 1992 World Cup. See for yourself:    

Happy #BIrthDay to @JontyRhodes8 , The Champion fielder Of backward point. Watch his superman Run-out at #CWC 92 pic.twitter.com/8hsi2AfIkj — WAQAS AHMAD WARRAICH (@_788WAQAS) July 27, 2016

  Jonty retired from cricket in 2003. Later, he joined the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as their fielding coach in the inaugural season. Jonty still looks as fit as ever and is the fielding coach of both the South African team and the Mumbai Indians side.  

A fielder beyond imagination & a mentor par excellence. Paltan, let's celebrate @JontyRhodes8's 47th birthday. pic.twitter.com/uIi4dG8YKz — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 27, 2016

  India’s Mohammed Kaif, who himself was a brilliant fielder, has always seen Rhodes as his role model, calling the South African his ‘guru’ through his tweet.    

Happy B'day @JontyRhodes8!Will never forget this amazing runout. You were always my guru,inspiration to work harder. pic.twitter.com/amUSN0pAc9 — Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) July 27, 2016

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) also wished the 'king of the backward point' with this tweet.  

Happy Birthday to one of the finest fielders ever, and the King of backward point, @JontyRhodes8! pic.twitter.com/RDg5217ESJ

— ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2016

  Jonty's compatriot and fellow commentator Pat Symcox wished the 1999 Wisden Cricketer of the Year.    

Happy birthday @JontyRhodes8. Have a good one Jo and a great year with lots of great sets and awesome rides. @EstelleSymcox hi to M. — Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) July 27, 2016

 

Happy birthday @JontyRhodes8 - someone who gave athleticism and acrobatics a whole new meaning in the 90's :-) Have a great day!

— RK (@RK_sports) July 27, 2016

   

"Two thirds of the Earth is covered by water, the rest by Jonty Rhodes!" https://t.co/A0VgMhOsGV — gayathri (@wallflower_91) July 27, 2016

 

Happy birthday to @OfficialCSA's @JontyRhodes8 He scored 117 at Lord's in 1998 #LoveLords pic.twitter.com/jLgvQYbJ7f

— Lord's Ground (@HomeOfCricket) July 27, 2016

   

Mind blowing facts about Jonty Rhodes becaome Man of the Match when he ... https://t.co/49c8E7YiCQ via @YouTube — Anuj Rohila (@RohilaAnuj) July 17, 2016