Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s 30th birthday: Ranchi in raptures

Fans greeted Team India Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his 30th birthday on Thursday, cut cakes and distributed sweets in his home town.

A cricket fan from Saharanpur of Uttar Pradesh named Ravindra Soni cut a cake at Harmu, where Dhoni's residence is situated, to celebrate his idol's birthday.

He also distributed sweets to the people on the occasion.

Birthday wishes poured in for the cricket icon.

Former Bihar team captain Adil Hussain, under whom Dhoni played during his formative years, in his greetings said "Dhoni, many happy returns of the day ... and many happy returns of World Cup too."

Wishing him more laurels, Jharkhand Deputy Chief Minister Sudesh Mahto said he was confident Dhoni would continue with his exploits on the cricketing field.

Former Jharkhand chief minister Babulal Marandi said "Dhoni is the toast of the nation. May he continue to shine and make his fans happy by remaining at top of all the three forms -- T20, 50-overs and Test cricket."