On July 7, 2024, MS Dhoni, one of India’s most respected cricketers, celebrated his 43rd birthday. Renowned as ‘captain cool,’ Dhoni is the best captain to have clinched all three ICC white-ball trophies. His wife shared a pleasing celebration video on social media, which quickly won the attention of the fans. The video featured Sakshi humorously touching Dhoni’s toes and folding her hands in a playful gesture.
Dhoni, displaying his considerate nature, even humorously inquired if the cake changed into eggless to accommodate his vegetarian pals. Dhoni’s calm demeanor and excellent leadership abilities on the field have left an indelible mark on worldwide cricket and the IPL. He retired from all styles of cricket on August 15, 2020, concluding an excellent profession.
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Dhoni’s captaincy brought India immense success throughout all formats. He led India to the top of the Test rankings for 18 months from December 2009 and secured the 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the T20 World Cup in 2007. Dhoni’s journey is one of the biggest and most inspiring in sports career, transitioning from a railway station ticket collector to India’s most successful captain.
Under his leadership, India gained the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Dhoni debuted across the world in 2004 and speedy gained popularity for his effective batting, evolving into a strategic finisher who guided his team to victory with precision and skill.
Check out some Twitter reactions:
MS Dhoni's birthday celebration with Sakshi and Salman Khan. pic.twitter.com/p2iqhR3600
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 7, 2024
No cult #MSDhoni fan pass this post without liking this post🔥🔥
— Keshav Singh (@KeshavSinghBh11) July 7, 2024
THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND @msdhoni @ICC#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni #SalmanKhan𓃵 pic.twitter.com/WsZ1BwQHys
This year 7/7 is also the 7th day of week. And Dhoni is turning has turned 43 (4+3).
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 7, 2024
THALAEST BIRTHDAY EVER!#HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/2N8Be59C1w
No cult #MSDhoni fan pass this post without liking this post🔥🔥
— 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏⚔️ (@SERIALDEBUGGER) July 6, 2024
THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND @msdhoni @ICC#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/VbrylKbGqv
Wishing a Very Happy Birthday legend @msdhoni
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) July 7, 2024
Wishing you Healthy life ahead.#HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSDhoni #MSDhoniBirthday #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IxCbaJPPNx
Happy Birthday to the Greatest of All Time,
— மஞ்சள் நிலா💛🥰 (@Manjall) July 7, 2024
my dear Thala @msdhoni 👑🥹
GOAT
I will remember this six all my life. #MSDhoni𓃵 🧊🔥 #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni#HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSDhoni
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Known affectionately as Thala (chief) by Chennai Super Kings fans, Dhoni played 98 T20Is for India, scoring 1,617 runs at an average of 37.60 and a strike rate of 126.13, with two 2 half centuries and a highest score of 56. In Test cricket, Dhoni played in 90 matches, scoring 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09, featuring 6 centuries and 33 half-centuries, with a top score of 224, making him the 14th highest run scorer for India in Tests.
As a captain, Dhoni led India in 60 Test matches, securing 27 victories, 18 losses, and 15 draws, reaching a win percentage of 45.00, making him one in all India’s most successful captains. He guided India to the number one spot inside the ICC Test Rankings and is the best Indian captain to whitewash Australia within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, achieving this feat in the 2010-11 and 2012-13 collections.
Favoured by way of lovers as ‘Mahi,’ Dhoni captained India in 72 T20Is, winning 41, losing 28, with one tied and yielding no effects, maintaining a win percentage of 56.94.
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