Former India captain MS Dhoni celebrated his 41st birthday on Thursday, although the celebration started early when He was seen celebrating the special day with his family and friends in the United Kingdom, including his wife Sakshi, daughter Ziva and a close circle of friends.
However, Sakshi shared the video of midnight birthday celebrations of Dhoni’s 41st birthday. There MS Dhoni could be seen cutting the cake in the presence of his close ones. Meanwhile, Indian star Rishabh Pant was also spotted there as Pant is also in the United Kingdom currently with the Indian team as they are playing in a series against England across formats. Sakshi also shared the picture of MS Dhoni with all his friends where Pant can also be seen as well.
MS Dhoni is known for his cricketing brain and immense knowledge. Under his captaincy, India won the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. No other player has captained his country to victory in all 3 ICC tournaments so far as well. However, it was his cool and composed nature that made him different from others and also made him an icon.
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A surprise choice for the captaincy in 2007, MS Dhoni-led Team India in 200 ODIs, out of which the team won 110 matches. At home, he led the team to 43 wins out of 73 matches as well. Till now, MS Dhoni has represented India in 90 Tests, 348 ODIs and 98 T20Is and also scored more than 10,000 ODI runs, and near about 5,000 runs in Test cricket as well. And, on his special day, everyone started wishing him on social media.
An old video of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma has gone viral on MSD’s birthday today. Former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni is celebrating his 41st birthday in England.
https://twitter.com/ishant45__/status/1544901527986372610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Meanwhile, former India opener Virender Sehwag came up with a special birthday wish for Dhoni. “Till the time full stop doesn’t come,a sentence isn’t completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease, the match isn’t 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,” Sehwag tweeted.
Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't 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
On the other hand, another former Indian captain Virat Kohli has also posted a heartfelt birthday note to his ‘elder brother’ MS Dhoni. “A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. Happy birthday skip,” Virat Kohli’s birthday post for MS Dhoni read.
A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always.
Happy birthday skip 🎂@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022
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Here is how everyone wishes MS Dhoni on his birthday:
Dada taught us youngsters how to win and Dhoni made it into a habit. Two great leaders from different eras born just a day apart. Happy birthday to the men who shaped Indian cricket.@msdhoni @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/oD7o5VnJVK
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 6, 2022
An idol & an inspiration 👏 👏
Here's wishing @msdhoni – former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game – a very happy birthday. 🎂 👍 pic.twitter.com/uxfEoPU4P9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2022
Wishing a fine leader, teammate and friend a very happy birthday!
Have a great one, @msdhoni. pic.twitter.com/pJsO0uVome— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2022
Happy birthday to a fantastic leader and tremendous player for India who served the country to the highest standards @msdhoni @bcci pic.twitter.com/i3s4x56n6m
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) 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 Legend"
MS Dhoni is an idol for everyone! Wishing you a very happy birthday MS 😄#MASSIVERESPECT#HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/8wRaKA0ERW— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 7, 2022
To one of the all times great entertainer & finisher, an inspiration and role model, I wish you a happy birthday sir @msdhoni. And sir You are still young & fit enough to play cricket, so please keep entertaining us for atleast few more years❤️🎂. pic.twitter.com/z7ByQtCJwc
— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) July 7, 2022
The cricket world is brighter only because of you! Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Mahi Bhai @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/KFp9fbnFuI
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 7, 2022