Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on September 11, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Murali Kartik! May your celebrations spin as gracefully as your slow left-arm orthodox deliveries—always tricky, always classy. From debuting with Railways in 1996 to clinching the Challenger Trophy for Indian Seniors in 2005, you've bowled us over consistently.

Your bowling has baffled batsmen and delighted fans alike; even today, we suspect some batters still wake up sweating from nightmares of your crafty spin. Here's wishing you a birthday filled with laughter and joy—may life pitch only googlies that you're ready to smash out of the park (or gently turn past bewildered opponents). Keep spinning magic!