There are extraordinary cricketers, there are legends and then there’s Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar – a name that echoes through every gully where the sport is played, every stadium where the tricolour flies high and every heart that has ever dared to dream with a bat in hand. On his birthday today, we don't just celebrate an athlete – we celebrate a PHENOMENON. ✨

From the humble pitches of Shivaji Park to conquering everything at the international level, Sachin’s journey is the stuff of fairytales. Every Mumbaikar knows the pride of watching one of their own rise from the maidans to become the God of Cricket. 🥹 And while his India career boasts unmatched numbers and goosebumps-worthy moments, his time with the Mumbai Indians has its own special chapter.

Wearing the iconic Blue & Gold in the initial years of the franchise, Sachin was <and is> the heart of the camp. And it couldn’t have been scripted better – his final IPL season in 2013 turned out to be the one where MI lifted its maiden trophy. Dreamy, right? The man who gave everything to the game, bowing out on a high! 🙇‍♂️

A legendary lap of honor! #MI #MITheChampionsOfIPL #AkkhaMumbaiKhelega #MIPaltanRocks pic.twitter.com/CgKLZkOZPl

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 26, 2013

Even today, whether he’s mentoring the team or flashing that iconic smile in the dugout, his presence is calming and inspiring to another level. For every young cricketer, Sachin’s a dream blueprint, isn’t it?!

So here's to the Master, the humble genius, the eternal Mumbaikar – Happy Birthday, Sachin! 💙 Your legacy is not only about the records you’ve set but also in the countless lives you’ve touched with sheer love for the game. Manifesting another 💯 for you, paaji!