Cricketers pay tribute to Virender Sehwag on his retirement

As Virender Sehwag chose the day of his 37th birthday to announce his retirement from international cricket and IPL, the many teammates and oppositions he has left an impression on through his career, took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the dashing opener.

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, former teammates of Sehwag, and the current captains of the Indian team:

Other India and Delhi teammates also have come on board, thanking Sehwag:

Even opposition players, like David Warner, of the same hit-every-ball-for-boundary school of thought as Sehwag himself, are not far behind either:

Sachin Tendulkar’s glowing tribute:

Virender Sehwag leaves his signature on the game with his distinctive approach and tremendous achievements. Had the best...

Posted by Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Didn't see Viv Richards bat in person but I can proudly say I have witnessed Virender Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

Talent in batting is one thing but to have the mindset of Virupa in batting is as close to impossible as it can get.v keep saying b positive

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

Look for a single but he was one person who was always looking for a boundary.many will try to play like u but my advice wd b to enjoy ur

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

Batting and be themselves.congrats on a fantastic career

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

Pleasure to have played with you @virendersehwag bhai. What an amazing career. Thanks for the guidance and the memories. Modern day legend!

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 20, 2015

@virendersehwag Partnerships will never be the same without you bro! Will miss you...India's greatest and the best opening batsman.

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015

Clear thinking n attacking stroke play is been hallmark of ur batting! thank u @virendersehwag for grt memories & wonderful friendship!!

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) October 20, 2015

The original opener; the dare devil. Congratulations @virendersehwag paaji on a wonderful journey & all the best for the future. Rab Raakha

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2015

The legend I played with. The miracle I had the fortune of knowing. The most spectacular ever. Will miss u @virendersehwag

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 20, 2015

Congrats bratha @virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.#LEGEND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2015

Clear thinking and entertainment were things he used as his weapon.A thorough entertainer,congrats on a wonderful career @virendersehwag .

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 20, 2015

Man who changed the perception of modern day batting. Never seen and will never see someone like him in future. Sheer pleasure viru bhai.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 20, 2015

Well done on your career legend. Been a privilege to play with and against you. Catch up soon. @virendersehwag https://t.co/gVrOjskOfc

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 20, 2015

Congratulations @virendersehwag on an illustrious international career @BCCI. U described batting in ur own style #champion #ThankYouSehwag

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 20, 2015