New Delhi: The youngest ever wicketkeeper to play a Test match, Parthiv Patel celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday. Patel who is often trolled for his short height and a baby face was wished by the current coach Anil Kumble and fellow cricketers. But the most special wish for him came from the former Indian opener Virender Sehwag.
Sehwag didn't disappoint his followers or Patel. He tweeted
Happy Birthday Dear Nikke urf Chota Chetan @parthiv9 . May you keep shining and remain so nanha munna that you can play in u-19 for lifetime
Happy Birthday Dear Nikke urf Chota Chetan @parthiv9 . May you keep shining and remain so nanha munna that you can play in u-19 for lifetime pic.twitter.com/hCmsDYGVGr
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 9, 2017
Kumble also wished the Gujarat's Ranji winning captain
Wishing a very happy birthday to @parthiv9! Wishing you nothing but the best in the coming years.
Wishing a very happy birthday to @parthiv9! Wishing you nothing but the best in the coming years. pic.twitter.com/APMLl6NnKd
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) March 9, 2017
Yuvi's wish and Patel's reply was epic
@YUVSTRONG12 haha...thank you yuvipa.. pic.twitter.com/xvAslM4tF9
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) March 9, 2017
Parthiv made his India debut against England at Trent Bridge in 2002. He recenlty led Gujarat to their maiden Ranji title. He last played for India in December 2016 in the 5th and final Test against England in which he scored 71 runs. India won the match by an innings and 75 runs to blank England 4-0.