79 years old (Born on May 17, 1945)
Happy birthday to the legendary spin wizard, B.S. Chandrasekhar! You baffled batsmen worldwide with your mesmerizing googlies, turning cricket pitches into a magician’s stage where wickets vanished faster than birthday cake at a team celebration! Your iconic 6-for-38 against England in 1971 remains etched forever as one of Indian cricket's proudest triumphs.As Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1972 and undeniably one of history’s finest leg-spinners, you've set an impossible bar for bowlers everywhere. Today we honor you—not just for spinning balls past confused opponents—but also for spinning countless joyful memories into our lives. Enjoy your day maestro; keep bowling us over with joy!