Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday. He is currently in the UK with his wife Sakshi. The former Indian captain’s wife Sakshi shared the video of the birthday celebrations on Instagram. In the uploaded video, MSD can be seen cutting a cake with family and friends. During this, Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is also seen. Like Dhoni and his family, Pant is also currently in the UK with the Indian team. The team has to play T20 and ODI series here. Before that he played a test match
The people of the cricket world extended their warm wishes to ‘Captain Cool’ on this special day. Former India opener batsman Virender Sehwag wished Dhoni all the best. He tweeted, “A sentence is not complete unless there is a full stop. As long as Dhoni is at the crease, the match is not complete. Not all teams have the fortune to have someone like Dhoni. Happy birthday to a wonderful person and player MS Dhoni. Om Helicoptray Namah.”
“An Idol and an Inspiration A very Happy Birthday to the former Captain of Team India and one of the best players ever in the game, MS,” BCCI tweeted. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Mahendra Singh Dhoni as well as BCCI President and former captain Sourav Ganguly. Grandfather’s birthday is on 8th July.
Till the time full stop doesn’t come,a sentence isnt completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isnt completed.
Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B’day to a gem of a person & player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2022
Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO
– Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) July 6, 2022
Happy birthday to the man whose understanding of the game and ways to tackle challenges is unmatched. Your ingrained confidence and attitude to lead from the front made us believe that #TeamIndia can win any game. Wishing you good health and happiness @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/lBDZsVu600
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 7, 2022
Kaif tweeted, “Dada taught us youngsters how to win and Dhoni made it his habit. Two great captains of different eras were born in the span of a day. Happy birthday to those who shaped Indian cricket.” Suresh Raina tweeted, “Happy birthday my elder brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may God bless you and your family with good health always. Lots of love to you Mahi brother. Wishing you a better year!”
BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted, “Happy birthday to the man who has an unmatched understanding of the game and a unique way of tackling challenges. Your confidence and leadership attitude made us believe that Team India can win any match. I wish you good health and happiness.”
MS Dhoni needs no introduction in the world of cricket. In his international and IPL career, the whole world has recognized his captaincy. He announced his retirement from Tests after playing 90 Tests in which he scored 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09. Apart from this, he also played 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is. He still plays in IPL.