Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead wishes as former Indian skipper turns 40

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday, July 7. One of the best wicket-keeper batsmen to ever play the game, Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year on India's independence day, has become one year older.

The only Indian captain to win three ICC trophies, the former skipper may have hung his boot from international cricket, he is still going strong in the shortest format of the game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) leading from the front of the Chennai Super Kings.

As soon as the clock ticked 12 in India, the wishes started pouring in for the 40-year old from all around the world. The fans, Indian cricketers and some of the overseas as well chipped in with their wishes for the former skipper.

Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote, "A colleague, captain & friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health." Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who has maintained that Dhoni will always remain his captain wished Dhoni with a special picture saying, "Happy birthday skip."

A colleague, captain & friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health. pic.twitter.com/uyeqtBm7UW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2021

Happy birthday skip @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/ydUQXb7ZzK

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah too wished MS Dhoni on his birthday, "Happy birthday to the man of patience and a tactical genius who changed the way of Indian cricket. You are an inspiration for many budding cricketers. Wishing you a great year ahead #Captaincool @msdhoni!!"

Happy birthday to the man of patience and a tactical genius who changed the way of Indian cricket. You are an inspiration for many budding cricketers. Wishing you a great year ahead #Captaincool @msdhoni!! pic.twitter.com/ZIYjhFRJcs

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 7, 2021

Suresh Raina, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Virender Sehwag, David Warner were among many others, who also wished their best for Dhoni on his day.

Wishing you a very happy birthday @msdhoni You have been a friend, brother & a mentor to me, all one could ever ask for. May God bless you with good health & long life! Thank you for being an iconic player & a great leader.#HappyBirthdayDhoni  pic.twitter.com/qeLExrMonJ

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 6, 2021

To the man who proved that irrespective of where you come from, hard work and dedication is the greatest ticket to success. Happy Birthday, Mahi bhai! @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/DfV36sIlQC

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 7, 2021

Many many happy returns of the day @msdhoni #birthday #mshami11 pic.twitter.com/t8YQYaCp23

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) July 7, 2021

To my forever love and my greatest friend, happy birthday Mahi bhai Only love for you @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/Fs6BtdWzvR

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 6, 2021

Mahi Bhai wishing you a very Happy Birthday!! A great friend in a captain!

Hope you have the best day and a great year ahead!! @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/cjflB6hd8N

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 6, 2021

Adults: Keep slip fielder in place of WK to execute run out.
Legends: Just remove WK glove 
Happy Birthday legend @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/CF4Fx9Nzi2

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 7, 2021

Mahendra - meaning Lord of the Sky.
Certainly pleased the skies with his big hitting when he bust onto the scene and then by earning the love of so many people on earth pleased the earth as well. Once in a generation player , #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/COuu9X2s6L

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2021

Wishing a very happy birthday to a person for whom even the word cool isn't cool enough.
Always admired his cool and calm attitude...have a fabulous one @msdhoni! #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/SS5H0D1T50

— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 7, 2021

Wishing @msdhoni a very joyful birthday. May he experience ever more love and joy and continue to inspire in the times to come.#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/XfFCxW0qDY

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 7, 2021

Happy Birthday, @msdhoni . Your composure in the toughest of situations has been a valuable learning for many of us. I wish you good health and the best of years ahead! pic.twitter.com/JDL1Ho5PBx

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 7, 2021

Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai, have a wonderful birthday and an even better year ahead. 

— Mask up and take your vaccine (@ashwinravi99) July 7, 2021

 

 

 

 

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