READ: What Team India cricketers are saying on Virender Sehwag's explosive batting

New Delhi: As Virender Sehwag announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, cricket fraternity poured tributes on Twitter to congratulate him on his illustrious career.

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli were the first few cricketers to wish him on Twitter.

Didn't see Viv Richards bat in person but I can proudly say I have witnessed Virender Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015

Pleasure to have played with you @virendersehwag bhai. What an amazing career. Thanks for the guidance and the memories. Modern day legend!

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 20, 2015

Clear thinking n attacking stroke play is been hallmark of ur batting! thank u @virendersehwag for grt memories & wonderful friendship!!

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) October 20, 2015

The original opener; the dare devil. Congratulations @virendersehwag paaji on a wonderful journey & all the best for the future. Rab Raakha

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2015

Congrats bratha @virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.#LEGEND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2015

@virendersehwag Partnerships will never be the same without you bro! Will miss you...India's greatest and the best opening batsman.

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015