Nehwal, the London Olympic bronze medallist, had last week revealed that she was hospitalised after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis with mild pancreatitis.
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal turned 29th on Sunday and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar extended his warm greetings to the badminton star while also wishing for her quick recovery.
Nehwal, the London Olympic bronze medallist, had last week revealed that she was hospitalised after being diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis with mild pancreatitis.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Tendulkar not only wished Nehwal a very ‘Happy Birthday’ but also hoped for the shuttler’s quick recovery so that she continues to inspire the young generation.
“Happy birthday to our very own Olympic medalist, @NSaina. Hoping for your quick recovery so you can continue to inspire the youth,” the master blaster wrote.
Besides Tendulkar, shuttler Kidambi Srikanth also bestowed his greetings to Nehwal on her special occasion.
Srikanth tweeted, “Wishing you a very happy birthday, @NSaina. Have a smashing year ahead!”
Meanwhile, Indian women’s hockey team skipper Rani Rampal also wished the ace Indian shuttler on her birthday, tweeting, “A very happy birthday @NSaina Wishing you a great and successful year ahead.”
Nehwal’s comments came after she knocked out of the quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships following a 15-21, 19-21 defeat against World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying in the women’s singles.
She will now spearhead the Indian challenge in the Indian Open, which is all set to kick start March 26 in New Delhi.
