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Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 39 today, thanked his fans for their "best wishes and prayers".

"Thanks for best wishes and prayers for all over the year," the birthday boy told

It was Tendulkar`s first birthday after scaling the epic feat of scoring 100 international centuries.



The senior batsman arrived here yesterday along with wife Anjali, ahead of tomorrow`s Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings X1 Punjab.

The hotel, where the Mumbai Indians are putting up, has made arrangements to celebrate his birthday.

J W Marriot hotel`s chief chef, Pallav Singhal, said that the cake is ready and the hotel is eagerly awaiting the private bash.

Neeta Ambani, owner of Mumbai Indians, is expected to join the party.

Sources said that a 5kg cake has been prepared with a cricket field being the theme.

Birthday boy Tendulkar thanks well-wishers

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 39 today, thanked his fans for their "best wishes and prayers".

"Thanks for best wishes and prayers for all over the year," the birthday boy told

It was Tendulkar`s first birthday after scaling the epic feat of scoring 100 international centuries.

The senior batsman arrived here yesterday along with wife Anjali, ahead of tomorrow`s Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings X1 Punjab.

The hotel, where the Mumbai Indians are putting up, has made arrangements to celebrate his birthday.

J W Marriot hotel`s chief chef, Pallav Singhal, said that the cake is ready and the hotel is eagerly awaiting the private bash.

Neeta Ambani, owner of Mumbai Indians, is expected to join the party.

Sources said that a 5kg cake has been prepared with a cricket field being the theme.

Welcome back home my brother: Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh

Senior Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday welcomed teammate Yuvraj Singh on his return to the country and wished him a speedy recovery following his treatment for a rare germ cell cancer in the United States.

"Yuvi- Got well soon ?. Welcome back home my brother after winning a tough battle with cancer," Tendulkar wrote on his Twitter page.

Yuvraj, who underwent three cycles of chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer between his lungs, returned home to a rousing welcome from adoring fans.

Received by his mother Shabnam at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Yuvraj came on a Jet Airways flight this morning after spending some days in London to recuperate from the after-effects of the chemotherapy.

Tendulkar, who is nursing his injured finger, had met the left-handed batsman in London last month.

Sachin Tendulkar says memories of World Cup triumph will last forever

India might have completed their first anniversary of the World Cup triumph on Monday, but the memories of the historical feat has left an everlasting impression on Sachin Tendulkar.

Tendulkar, who was vital to India's success in the World Cup a year back, said that he will cherish the memories of the triumph throughout his life.

"Time flies but memories last forever. What a day it was!!! 02-04-2011," tweeted Tendulkar as the country celebrates the first anniversary of its second World Cup triumph.

Exactly on the same day a year ago, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to lift the World Cup after a gap of 28 long years.

Tendulkar's World Cup-winning teammate Virender Sehwag also recollected the memories of the historic feat and thanked the cricket-crazy fans of the nation and the BCCI for their enormous support.

"Can't believe its been a year since we were crowned the World Champs! Everyone contributed to the dream spcly the supporting fans! Thank you," he tweeted.

"A big hug to each and every team member including the support staff.

"A special thanks to the BCCI for being sensitive to our needs and providing us whatever we requested," Sehwag wrote on his twitter page.