Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar on Friday penned a heartfelt note for Harbhajan Singh who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket earlier in the day. Even as wishes have been pouring in for the 41-year-old, Tendulkar said he can’t forget the memories that the two of them created when playing for the senior national team together.

Harbhajan took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career that spanned across 23 years. Harbhajan last played for India in 2016 but he had been plying his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Harbhajan Singh and Sachin Tendulkar played 86 Tests together and were part of several memorable victories, including the historic 2001 Kolkata Test and th 2011 World Cup. Harbhajan was also part of the iconic victory lap in which India players lifted Tendulkar on their shoulders at the Wankhede Stadium.

“What a wonderful and fulfilling career, Bhajji! I first met you at India nets in ’95-over the years, we have been part of wonderful memories. You have been a great team man, playing with all your heart,” Tendulkar wrote in a Twitter post.

“Both on the field and off it- it is always fun to have you as a part of any team. I cannot forget all the moments of laughter. You have done your best for India in your long career, we are all very proud of you. Wishing you happiness and success in the ‘doosra’ phase of your career.”

Bhajji! pic.twitter.com/JSgNHm6z9R

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 24, 2021

Meanwhile, Harbhajan’s former teammate and National Cricket Academy chief, VVS Laxman congratulated the off-spinner on his glorious career.

“Hearty congratulations to my great mate @harbhajan_singh on a remarkable career! A tremendous exponent of off-spin, a gifted batsman and a true competitor who fashioned many a wonderful Indian victory. Best wishes for the future, Bhajji, go well!”

Well done on a stellar career bhajju pa! Good luck with what’s in store https://t.co/IhJ0aWxg2O

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) December 24, 2021

R Ashwin, who has often spoke about how he was inspired to take up spin bowling by Harbhajan, also took to social media to wish the legendary off-spinner.

Well done on a stellar career bhajju pa! Good luck with what’s in store https://t.co/IhJ0aWxg2O

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) December 24, 2021

Notably, Ashwin recently went past Harbhajan’s tally of 417 Test wickets to become India’s 3rd-most successful bowler in the longest format of the game.