Here's why Matthew Hayden apologised to Mohammad Kaif on his 37th birthday

Fans came together with the cricketing fraternity to wish former Indian middle-order batsman Mohammad Kaif a happy birthday on Friday.

Kaif, who is hailed as one of the finest fielders India has ever produced, turned 37 on Friday.

Among the many wishes that flooded the Uttar Pradesh lad's timeline was one by former Australian opener Matthew Hayden.

Reflecting on the intense rivalry India and Australia shared during their playing days, Hayden apologised to Kaif for 'terrifying' him at bat-pad all those years.

​"Happy Birthday @MohammadKaif I'm sorry for terrifying you at bat pad for all@those years???? Have a wonderful year full happiness and joy!!!," Hayden wrote on Twitter.

Here's his tweet

Happy Birthday @MohammadKaif I’m sorry for terrifying you at bat pad for all@those years Have a wonderful year full happiness and joy!!!

— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) December 1, 2017

Kaif was quick to respond to Hayden's good-humoured banter and reminded the burly Aussie that he terrified bowlers all around the world too. "Haha..Thank you @HaydosTweets . You terrified not just me but bowlers all around the world. So relaxing to see this on the mic version of you :)," replied Kaif.

Here's his tweet

Haha..Thank you @HaydosTweets . You terrified not just me but bowlers all around the world. So relaxing to see this on the mic version of you :) https://t.co/IOt5t51FA1

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017 

Not just Hayden, several celebrity wished Kaif on his special day.

Here are some tweets

Wishing a very happy birthday to @MohammadKaif an electrifying fielder and a great batsman. Wishing you all success for the years ahead.

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) December 1, 2017

Thank you so much for your wishes https://t.co/u8KMAYRxMC

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy birthday brother @mohammadkaif, always fondly remember the thrilling times we had on and off the field together! Have a wonderful year ahead. pic.twitter.com/4LD665YHrU

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much @harbhajan_singh . Indeed , we built memories for lives. Much love to the family. https://t.co/XXfauqVak9

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Many many happy returns of d day @MohammadKaif bhai  Hav a great one nd may Allah always bless u 

— Manoj Tiwary (@tiwarymanoj) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much @tiwarymanoj for your wishes https://t.co/KchVI9YinJ

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Wishing you a year filled with love and joy. A very happy birthday, @MohammadKaif . pic.twitter.com/7yR88trAAs

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your special wishes @VVSLaxman281 https://t.co/RhA4RaQl1W

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Wishing you a splendid birthday filled with beautiful surprises. Stay blessed @MohammadKaif.

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your wishes @cheteshwar1 . Your mountain of runs never surprises anyone. May you keep on piling them . https://t.co/PBlvOUNExF

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Wishing you a very happy birthday @mohammadkaif . You have always been a very good mentor. Thanks a lot for teaching me so many things in cricket. pic.twitter.com/93PNymPPFm

— R P Singh (@RpSingh99) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your wishes RP. May you remain as wonderful as you are. https://t.co/6iBQkO3JHT

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy birthday @MohammadKaif
You made me believe fielding can change the course of the match and fielding has now been redefined in cricket because of people like you!
Fondly remember our hostel days where we showed runs saved were as important as runs scored. pic.twitter.com/HtiOoi1gbF

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much @ImRaina .Hostel days were indeed brilliant and you have raised the fielding bar wonderfully well. Wish you the best always. https://t.co/cQUdWmljRb

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy birthday @CricketCSCS captain and one of the best fielders to play for India @MohammadKaif. May you lead a long and healthy life.

— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your warm wishes @drramansingh ji . https://t.co/tdOS02SOdG

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy Birthday @MohammadKaif . May you maintain good health and wealth in the years to come. pic.twitter.com/CZ9SXnHED0

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 1, 2017

Thanks a lot Viru :) The way you are, certainly helps in enhancing health of people around you. https://t.co/4b0G1CFd0Q

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

He played 13 Tests and 125 ODIs for India, scoring 3,377 runs, and was the captain of their #U19CWC winning side in 2000 - Happy Birthday @MohammadKaif! pic.twitter.com/cJitqVvh3l

— ICC (@ICC) December 1, 2017

Thank you @ICC https://t.co/FyUnOKMlvg

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Wishing a very happy birthday to our very own #TeamIndia Superman. Bas cape missing hai, Kaifu ;) Have a super day and year ahead, @MohammadKaif. pic.twitter.com/ZXVNENxRjv

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 1, 2017

Haha..Thank you for your wishes @sachin_rt Paaji. You continue to inspire so many of us even beyond the Cricket field. https://t.co/Af5s9HckMW

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

@MohammadKaif have a wonderful day, stay blessed 

— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) December 1, 2017

Thank you @Saqlain_Mushtaq Bhai ! https://t.co/Gju1InYuan

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy birthday @MohammadKaif . Indian cricket history will always glorify you as one of the safest hands on the field. pic.twitter.com/USNW3ylBw0

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your warm hearted wishes https://t.co/55CyQRm5XS

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

@MohammadKaif bhai, a very happy birthday to you..may god fulfill all your wishes

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your wishes @SDhawan25 :) https://t.co/y9t5AQ3Iwz

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy bday @MohammadKaif bhaiya. Wish you good health and happiness !!

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much @yuzi_chahal . Wish you the very best. https://t.co/0dAiSQ6MS3

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

 Happy Birthday, @MohammadKaif!

 His heroic 87* inspired @BCCI to victory in the 2002 NatWest Series Final at Lord's.#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/GsLERux6Pc

— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) December 1, 2017

Truly #LoveLords . Thank you for your love and wishes. https://t.co/FKuKfi28IX

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Happy Birthday @MohammadKaif  have a good one...

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 1, 2017

Thank you very much for your wishes @cricketaakash .. https://t.co/TbRH7UidZI

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017

Bhai sahab Jannam din Mubarak ho... lots of love @MohammadKaif pic.twitter.com/uvXKn6ECiA

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) December 1, 2017

Thank you @YUVSTRONG12 for your warm wishes. Lots of Love to you as well. https://t.co/2N34gv8LOW

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 1, 2017