Legendary Team India captain MS Dhoni celebrates his 42nd birthday today, the only Indian captain to have won all the ICC major trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Dhoni also guided his beloved Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fifth IPL crown recently as they defeated Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, during a game which lasted nearly three days due to rain.
Dhoni is currently in his hometown Ranchi, after undergoing surgery on his knee, that had troubled him throughout the IPL 2023 season. After undergoing treatment for the same in Mumbai, he returned back to his hometown where he will be expected to celebrate his birthday with his close ones. Last year, Dhoni and his wife Sakshi were in London, wherein they celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary and Dhoni’s 41st birthday.
On the legendary Indian captain’s special day, India’s apex body BCCI, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, former Indian players Suresh Raina, and Aakash Chopra, and many of Dhoni’s current teammates such as Ravindra Jadeja among others wished the 42-year-old a very happy birthday.
Calling the former captain a leader by example, Aakash Chopra posted a video praising MS Dhoni on his birthday.
Happy Birthday, @msdhoni ! A true leader leads by example, and Dhoni has always epitomized this spirit. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OG5YUfzxrZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 7, 2023
Jhulan Goswami praised MS Dhoni calling him an inspiration on and off the pitch.
Happy birthday captain cool @msdhoni. The way you inspire everyone on the pitch and off the pitch is truly remarkable. May your grace, charm and strength continue to inspire us all 🎂🏏#HappyBirthday #MSD #MahendraSinghDhoni #Cricket pic.twitter.com/6CBDr0r4Do
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) July 7, 2023
Chennai Super Kings paid a heartfelt tribute to the man, the myth and the legend, MS Dhoni in his 42nd birthday, the Yellow Army ‘celebrated Thala’ as they shared the thoughts of CSK youngsters on Dhoni’s captaincy.
It’s his day, our day! Join in as we celebrate the man who leads the pride!
Watch Full 📽️➡️ https://t.co/GWJ5a0FN6Y#CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/POhbZWgysf
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 7, 2023
Indian batter KL Rahul wished his former captain MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday.
The leg-spinner wished his former captain MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday.
Happy birthday 🎂 Mahi bhai ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NTgB2Y60jJ
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 7, 2023
The player of the tournament in the T20 World Cup in 2007 and ODI World Cup in 2011, the all-rounder wished his captain with a throwback to their playing days.
Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jVzJ8PAAii
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 7, 2023
Chennai Super King’s arch rivals, Mumbai Indians posted a tribute on MS Dhoni’s 42nd birthday on their Twitter handle.
From 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗶 𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗶 to 𝗗𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗶 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲… pure entertainment! 🫶
Happy Birthday, MSD 💙#OneFamily @msdhoni @ICC pic.twitter.com/OUPAC9DgVK
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 7, 2023
The day being MS Dhoni’s 42nd birthday, Youtube India’s twitter handle posted a small tribute to the former captain.
being first is overrated, I prefer 7 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/1IBW9ebNuC
— YouTube India (@YouTubeIndia) July 7, 2023
The highest run scorer in Ranji Trophy cricket, Mumbai’s Wasim Jaffer wished the Indian legend on his 42nd birthday.
This man revolutionized the art of finishing matches, and also the art of wicket keeping. And along the way he collected more trophies than anyone else. Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 Wish you lots of joy and success 🤗 pic.twitter.com/gpSxZ72uqd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 7, 2023
Indian legend and World Cup winner Sachin Tendulkar wished MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday.
May you always fly high like your helicopter shots. Happy birthday, MS! pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2023
The World Cup winning fast bowler wished his captain on his 42nd birthday.
Wishing a very happy birthday to The Legend @msdhoni
#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/BoPLfOSKL8
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) July 7, 2023
The Indian wicket-keeper who came up along with MS Dhoni called him a man with a golden heart.
Not only a great cricketer but a man with a golden heart. 💛Wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only @msdhoni! pic.twitter.com/B6hiqCNTnY
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 7, 2023
Remembering the advice given to him during the IPL, Tilak Varma wished the former India captain on his birthday.
Happy birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 I remember the conversations we’ve had and all the advice you’ve given me. Wishing you the best always ❤️🙏 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wAynPhJrVa
— Tilak Varma (@TilakV9) July 7, 2023
On Twitter, the official handle of the IPL side Punjab Kings, posted a video in tribute to MS Dhoni’s 42nd birthday.
Nothing to see here, just MS Dhoni’s pure jazba over the years! 🥺♥️#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni #SaddaPunjab #JazbaHaiPunjabi #PunjabKings @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/nmDBTJS0vf
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) July 7, 2023
The veteran Mohammed Nabi wished MS Dhoni on his birthday.
Happy birthday 🎂 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/Wh1oPmihSj
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) July 7, 2023
Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh referred to Dhoni as Bahubali whilst wishing him on his birthday.
Happy Birthday Bahubali 💪 @msdhoni .. May you continue to Inspire .. Have a great day Ahead #msdbirthday #DhoniBirthday pic.twitter.com/MzY3gF3He8
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2023
On MS Dhoni’s 42nd birthday, the official CSK twitter handle posted a video praising their captain.
To the son of the soil who struck a chord and has become one of us over the years! 👑#CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/4whXxvOPko
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 7, 2023
Current Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, wished the former captain on his birthday.
Birthday greetings to the Padma Bhushan @msdhoni ji. May you be blessed with good health and long life.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 7, 2023
Indian wicketkeeper, Rishabh Pant cut a cake for the former captain despite not being able to meet him.
Former Indian cricketer, S Badrinath called Dhoni as a generational player.
A player like Dhoni is born once in a generation and Here are the reasons why I think there will never be another player like him https://t.co/ezBxp8urUZ#HappyBirthdayDhoni @msdhoni
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) July 7, 2023