Star cricketer Abhishek Sharma shared a heartfelt message as his mentor and former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh turned 44 on Friday, December 12. Before retiring from international cricket in 2019, Yuvraj played a pivotal role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs.To celebrate the legendary all-rounder’s birthday, Abhishek posted a few pictures on Instagram along with a heartfelt caption, writing:“Happy Birthday, Yuvi paji! Your journey has taught me what it means to fight, stay humble and to give back. Thank you for being a mentor, a guide and a constant source of inspiration.” View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOn the cricketing front, Abhishek Sharma was last seen in action on December 11 during the second T20I against South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The southpaw had a modest outing, scoring just 17 runs as India fell short by 51 runs while chasing 214.Meanwhile, ahead of the match, Yuvraj Singh and India’s women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur were honored with stands named after them at the stadium.“Honoured to walk beside you in life” - Yuvraj Singh receives heartwarming birthday message from wife Hazel KeechYuvraj Singh’s wife, Hazel Keech, also shared a heartfelt message for her husband on Instagram to mark his birthday, writing:“6 months of an injury stopped you being able to pick them up/hold them/carry them and you've spent the past two months getting fit and strong to be able to carry them both! The world knows you as a legend but your these kids hero, day in day out. I hope you know, this birthday, how absolutely adored you are.”“You're dedication to everything you do makes you a legend and yet most people only know you're cricket achievements. I'm so proud of who you are, honoured to walk beside you in life, or to walk behind you picking up the things you drop😝 (and to take this photo) love you more and more each passing year. Happy birthday my darling husband @yuvisofficial,” she added. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMarried in 2016, the couple has two children, son Orion and daughter Aura.