 "Watch: Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble and co wish West Indies legend Garfield Sobers on 80th birthday")
Kingston: Wishing Garfield Sobers on his 80th birthday, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to meet the legendary West Indies cricketer. “Your (Sobers) performance on the field will always remain iconic and you were the very few who have changed the way the game is being played. Congratulations on a wonderful career and a life. It’s my pleasure to wish you on your 80th birthday,” Kohli said in a video message posted by West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). “I am sure you will keep inspiring people whoever you meet all around the world. It’s been a pleasure watching you and I would surely like to meet you and have a discussion about the game someday. That’s one of my wishes I have in my life. Have a great birthday,” he added. Kohli was joined by head coach Anil Kumble, opener Rohit Sharma and West Indies skipper Jason Holder, who all posted videos on WICB twitter handle as a special gift for Sobers, who turned 80 on Thursday. Here are all the wishes from the Indian and West Indian teams:
India skipper Virat Kohli sends special birthday greetings to sir Garfield Sobers on his birthday #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/GrOVGZefsj
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India coach Anil Kumble @anilkumble1074 wishes Sir Garry a happy 80th birthday #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/XhjffAt6Rp
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India batsman Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 sends special birthday greetings to the great man Sir Garfield Sobers #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/DBiAnStrwb
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Hip! Hip! Hooray! Windies send Happy Birthday greetings to our hero Sir Garfield Sobers. #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/70WUDsxjdo
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More ShortsCarlos Brathwaite and @TridentSportsbb send 80th birthday greetings to Sir Garfield Sobers #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/y9YCfL83Rp
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Darren Bravo wishes the Great man a happy birthday and thanks him for his contribution to the game #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/CpRTHH1nEN
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Listen here: Windies skipper Jason Holder birthday tribute to the great man #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/Nzc8gn9qtD
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Sir Garry Sobers greets his fellow countrymen and fans at Kensington Oval for 80th birthday match. #SirGarry80 pic.twitter.com/1GmQSufXBH
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