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Wishes pour in as Mahela Jayawardene, Michael Hussey share birthday

Mahela Jayawardene turned 43 while Michael Hussey turned 45.

Wishes pour in as Mahela Jayawardene, Michael Hussey share birthday

Mahela Jayawardene (L) and Michael Hussey. (Photo: Twitter/ @ICC)

Wishes pour in for Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene and former Australia star Michael Hussey as the duo celebrate their birthday on Wednesday. Jayawardene turned 43 while Hussey turned 45.

“The stylish Australia batsman made 302 international appearances, scoring 12,398 runs at an exceptional average of 49 across formats.

“Happy birthday to Mr Cricket – Michael Hussey,” wrote ICC.

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“79 Tests, 19 Test tons – Mr Cricket turns 45 today! Michael Hussey was under serious pressure on the eve of the 2010-11 Ashes, but answered the critics with an epic ton at the Gabba,” wrote Cricket Australia (CA).

“Happy birthday to the legendary Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene!” tweeted ICC.

“Happy birthday to the Sri Lankan legend! Mahela Jayawardene,” wrote CA.

“25,957 international runs…Test high score of 374…54 international centuries…440 international catches.

“Happy Birthday to legend Mahela Jayawardene,” tweeted Sri Lanka Cricket.

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