Master blaster extends birthday wishes to Mandela

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished late former South African President Nelson Mandela on what would have been his 100th birthday here on Wednesday.

The 45-year-old took to his twitter account and shared a photograph where he is shaking hand with the iconic figure.

"Remembering @NelsonMandela on his 100th birthday. I was extremely fortunate enough to have met him early on in my life. So much to learn, so much to get inspired from. #Madiba100," Tendulkar captioned the picture.

Mandela, who was a symbol of anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, passed away on December 13, 2013 after battling a recurring lung infection. He was 95.