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VVS Laxman turns 42

| | Nov 02, 2016, at 05:27 am
New Deli, Nov 1 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Tuesday turned 42 as the cricketing world wished him on the special day.

"I want to thank everyone for the warm birthday wishes.It means so much to me. Your wishes made my birthday much more special Thanks a lot," Laxman tweeted thanking everyone who wished him on his birthday.

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: "Happy Birthday Lachi @VVSLaxman281, a fantastic team man, a great human being who always wanted to do something special for India!"

Indian coach Anil Kumble wished the cricketer and said: "Many happy returns of the day @VVSLaxman281 Have a wonderful day and a great year ahead! God bless!"

BCCI said: "Here's wishing a very Happy Birthday to batting great @VVSLaxman281."

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag posted: "Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281 . If Vanigurappa Venkata Sai ji was in Sholay,Gabbar would have said 'Yeh kalaai (wrist) humka dede Laxman'."

Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane tweeted: "Wish you a very happy birthday @VVSLaxman281 bhai. Have a great day."

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh said: "Many happy returns of the day to very very special person and a legend of Indian cricket ! @VVSLaxman281 god bless you buddy."

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