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Adam Gilchrist has made a name for himself, as he is rated as one of the most deadly wicket-keeper batsmen in world cricket to date. As the Hall of Famer celebrates his 48th birthday, fans recall his glory days from the past. On the same note, we present some of his major records in the sport.

MS Dhoni has been an inspiration for many cricketers and fans alike. MSD has been highly successful as a cricketer and etched many records. An ambassador of the game, Dhoni is regarded highly by several cricketers around the world. The ICC paid a special tribute ahead of his 38th birthday.

When it comes to the greatest Indian spinner of all-time, Anil Kumble undoubtedly leads the list. He has claimed more than 600 wickets in Test cricket and is the third-highest wicket-taker in the format. As he celebrates his 49th birthday, let us have a look at some of his all-time records.

Virat Kohli is already a legend and a future Hall of Famer. As he turned 31 on Tuesday, wishes poured in from across the cricketing fraternity. However, the wishes were not just restricted to cricket, as global footballers too wished the legend, including a number of stars from the Premier League.

Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav turned 31 today. He has been in the mix since many years now in the top level. The Vidarbha pacer may not feature consistently as he would have liked, but he has always put in a shift. The hard working pacer is an example for budding cricketers. Here's more.

Shane Warne turned 49 today. The legendary cricketer was the first man to cross the 600 and 700-mark barrier in Tests. One of Australia's greatest ever, Warne left behind a rich legacy in the game. His impact on the field was stupendous and that helped him to be one of the leaders.

WWE के स्मैकडाउन लाइव ब्रांड पर परफॉर्म करने वाले पॉल डोनाल्ड जिन्हें बिग शो के नाम से जाना जाता है का आज 47वां जन्मदिन है। WCW, WWE, ECW और WWE सभी की चैंपियनशिप जीतने वाले बिग शो इकलौते रेसलर हैं। 1995 से ही बिग शो ने कई प्रमोशन पर कई इवेंट को हेडलाइन किया है। हालांकि, कम ही लोगों को पता होगा कि बिग शो को WWF ने रिजक्ट कर दिया था। जानिए उनके इतने सफल रेसलर बनने का सफऱ।

Australia's all-time spin king Shane Warne turned 50 today. Warne was the first man to cross the 600 and 700-wicket barrier in Tests. One of Australia's greatest ever, Warne left behind a rich legacy. His impact on the field was stupendous and that helped him etch his name in the record books.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh turns 38 today. Considered as one of the best all-rounders, his contributions to India's T20 and ODI World Cup triumphs will always be cherished. Yuvraj faced the toughest bowlers, against cancer, and went on to beat all odds to etch his name in cricket history.

West Indies stalwart and universal T20 boss Chris Gayle turned 39 today. The swashbuckling opening batsman has been one of the most celebrated cricketers of all time. Gayle, a pioneer of T20 cricket, has continued to excel even till this day. Here are some interesting facts about him.

Robin Singh is always remembered for his dedication and zeal on the field. The ex-Indian cricketer was a handy all-rounder. During his heydays, he took the Indian fielding to the next level. He was an inspiration to several youngsters. Born on September 14, 1963, Robin has turned 55 today.

टेस्ट क्रिकेट के दुनिया के महान बल्लेबाज़ों में से एक सुनील गावस्कर आज अपना 70वां जन्मदिन मना रहे हैं।टेस्ट क्रिकेट में सबसे पहले 10,000 रन बनाने वाले गावस्कर का जन्म 10 जुलाई, 1949 को हुआ था। पदमश्री और पदम्भूषण जैसे सम्मान से नवाज़े जा चुके गावस्कर टेस्ट में 30 शतक पूरे करने वाले दुनिया के पहले बल्लेबाज़ थे। 2005 तक गावस्कर के ही नाम टेस्ट क्रिकेट में सबसे ज़्यादा शतक लगाने का रिकॉर्ड था। जानिए गावस्कर के रोचक फैक्ट।