MS Dhoni, widely regarded as one of the most successful and beloved cricketers of all time, has established himself as India’s most accomplished captain.
His illustrious career includes three ICC trophies, five IPL titles, and two Asia Cup victories. Even after his retirement from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni’s popularity has continued to soar, earning him the nickname “Captain Cool.” As he celebrates his 42nd birthday on July 7, fans and celebrities from various domains are extending their wishes to the former India captain.
Let’s take a look at how the cricket fraternity has paid tribute to the Chennai Super Kings skipper
Happy birthday to my big brother @msdhoni ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep… pic.twitter.com/0RJXCKEz7B
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2023
Your helicopter shots,
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) July 7, 2023
Swift stumping on dots
Always made the game a treat to watch,
And made opponent's hopes go botch.
Happiest birthday @msdhoni bhai 🤗 pic.twitter.com/j914fmoTSx
52ft massive cutout of MS Dhoni is placed at Hyderabad, Telangana. ❤️
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) July 6, 2023
The Celebration begins 🥁💥@MSDhoni #MSDhoni #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/Gnb7gP18UR
The legacy of MS Dhoni.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 6, 2023
The GOAT of world cricket! https://t.co/K29df1p1fs
🐐🇮🇳 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗧! Thank you for everything 𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙊𝙇 – wishing you a very happy birthday, 𝘛𝘏𝘈𝘓𝘈.
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) July 6, 2023
❤️ MS Dhoni's Bharat Army Forever!
📷 Getty • #MSDhoni #HappyBirthday #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/VyVZAz7Mn0
The clock strikes 12 as we step into THALA's birthday in style! BRING ON THE BIRTHDAY WHISTLES! 🦁🥳#CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/rvb3dtoUzo
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2023
"𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 0000 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘺" pic.twitter.com/vQpl9NyrQU
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) July 6, 2023
The man who changed the history of Indian cricket as a leader, heartbeat of Chennai Super Kings, started a new chapter as a finisher & as a wicket-keeper batter in India, only captain to win all the ICC tournaments in the history of cricket.#HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/bguvysgmpp
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 6, 2023
Dhoni commenced his One Day International (ODI) journey against Bangladesh in 2004 but encountered a disappointing start as he was dismissed for a golden duck.
However, he went on to amass an impressive total of 10,773 ODI runs at an average of 50.57, including ten centuries and 73 half-centuries.
His unbeaten knock of 183 runs against Sri Lanka in Jaipur remains the highest score by a wicket-keeper in the history of 50-over cricket. Moreover, Dhoni contributed significantly in Test cricket, accumulating 4,876 runs before bidding farewell to the format in 2014.
He also achieved 829 dismissals as a wicket-keeper, placing him third on the all-time list behind Mark Boucher and Adam Gilchrist.
Throughout his career, Dhoni’s leadership skills and astute decision-making have been instrumental in guiding the Indian cricket team to numerous victories.
His calm demeanour, even under pressure, earned him the admiration of fans worldwide. Dhoni’s achievements extend beyond the international arena; his captaincy for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has yielded tremendous success, with the team securing five championship titles.
The impact of his remarkable career and charismatic persona has solidified his status as an icon of the game.
As MS Dhoni celebrates his birthday, his fans reflect on his extraordinary contributions to Indian cricket and express their gratitude for his remarkable achievements.
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