New Delhi, April 24 -- The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media on Wednesday to extend birthday wishes to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turns 51.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the governing body of the sport in the country, took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish Tendulkar on his birthday.

The honorary secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah also wished Sachin and lauded him for inspiring millions all over the world with his batting and "immaculate display of character".

"Happy Birthday to the legend of cricket @sachin_rt as he turns 51 today! He has inspired millions worldwide with his heroics with the bat and immaculate display of character both on and off the field. Warmest wishes to the Master Blas...