Happy Birthday Ajinkya Rahane: Wishes pour in as India's Test vice-captain turns 32

Rahane last played in India's Test series in New Zealand.

Hyderabad: India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane turned 32 on Saturday and warm birthday wishes poured in for him not only from the cricket fraternity but also from fans all over the world.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to its official Twitter handle and wished Rahane on his special occasion by posting a picture of him and listing down his career stats.

"175 international appearances, 7,540 runs, 14 centuries, 145 catches.The No.9 batsman in the @MRFWorldwide ICC Test Rankings.Happy birthday, @ajinkyarahane88!," the world's cricket governing body wrote.

"Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Jinx and a great year ahead. @ajinkyarahane88," Skipper Kohli tweeted.

Limited overs vice-captain and fellow Mumbai batsman Rohit Sharma said, "Happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88 have a great day with your family. Best wishes."

Ace Indian Test spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that he can't wait to see Rahane taking catches again standing at the slips. "Happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88, waiting for you to snap up those catches at slip asap. Have a good day and beyond buddy," Ashwin tweeted.

"Happy birthday @ajinkyarahane88 bro! May this year bring you lots of success and happiness," said Indian Test batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara.

India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha also wished Rahane on the occassion. "Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday! @ajinkyarahane88," Saha tweeted.

"Many happy returns of the day, @ajinkyarahane88. Have a wonderful year ahead #HappyBirthdayAjinkyaRahane," tweeted head coach Ravi Shastri.

Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished Rahane loads of runs and success on his birthday.

"Happy Birthday, @ajinkyarahane88. Here's wishing you loads of runs and success ahead #TeamIndia," the BCCI wrote.

Rahane last played in India's Test series in New Zealand. He would have turned up for the Delhi Capitals this year in the Indian Premier League but the tournament, which was due to start on March 29 and later April 15, has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.