Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on August 15, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Vijay Bharadwaj! You bowled us over with your unmatched talent, and batted your way into our cricket-loving hearts. Who can forget those glorious Ranji days in the ‘90s when you effortlessly spun matches in Karnataka’s favor—not once but thrice? Opponents saw you warming up and probably thought, "Uh-oh… Vijay's at it again!"

Here's hoping that this year brings even more reasons to celebrate—because let's be honest: you're a classic who just keeps getting better with age (unlike some pitches we've seen lately!). Continue spinning funny stories off-field; today is yours to knock life out of the park.