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Former Indian captain MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday 7th July. Many of his former teammates like Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag wished MSD on his B'day
Updated : Jul 07, 2022, 10:23 AM IST | Edited by : Amrit Santlani
One of the most legendary Indian players to ever step on a cricket field, Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates his 41st birthday on Thursday, 7th July. An inspiration to a generation, Dhoni left a mark on millions of cricket fans around the globe who still cherish him, even after his retirement from international cricket.
Being one of the most beloved players to ever don the famous blue Indian jersey, fans and cricketers flooded social media on Thursday with their wishes for MS Dhoni.
Many of his former teammates, including Suresh Raina, and Virender Sehwag, as well as Dhoni's IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and IPL 2022 champs Gujarat Titans (GT) took to Twitter to shower their love and praise on 'Thala'.
One of Dhoni's most trusted deputies, Suresh Raina penned a heartfelt note for his 'big brother', while Sehwag asserted that a cricket match isn't over until Dhoni is on the pitch.
Check out some of the best reactions here:
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
Still remember this day very fondly, thank you for everything Mahi bhai!!
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 7, 2022
Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F
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.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2022
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
And the clock strikes 12! The party begins at Anbuden!
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2022
Super Birthday to you, Thala#HBDThalaDhoni #Yellove #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/Okb9E6a0mp
Anhoni ho gayi honi, aur Ranchi ka Mahi ban gaya hum sabka DHONI
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) July 7, 2022
A man who worked so hard to be the best in everything he did on the field... Happy Birthday, Legend#HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSD #GOAT pic.twitter.com/MbrhVzDvSp
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
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2022
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
All of us #TeamIndia fans sending out virtual hugs to one of our G.O.A.Ts on his birthday like...
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) July 7, 2022
Happy Birthday, @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/99kdtrhlrJ
A timeless legend turns today
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 7, 2022
Happy Birthday, @msdhoni! #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/EFyvhujasf
The man who could do it all
— ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2022
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Dhoni is currently in London, wherein he celebrated his special day in the presence of his wife Sakshi, and some of his friends, including Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Sakshi herself shared pictures and videos of Dhoni's 41st birthday celebration on Instagram.
Earlier, on the eve of his birthday, the legendary cricketer was spotted enjoying Wimbledon 2022 action, and a few days ago, Dhoni and Sakshi also celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary.