New Delhi [India] : Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain MS Dhoni turned 42 on Friday. The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to extend their wishes to the iconic cricketer.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished Dhoni via Twitter. “Captain. Leader. Legend! Wishing @msdhoni- former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game – a very happy birthday Here’s a birthday treat for all the fans – seconds of vintage MSD….,” tweeted BCCI.
https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1677158747825664002
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also wished Dhoni on his birthday, saying that his charisma, leadership and extraordinary skills continue to inspire millions around the globe. “Happy Birthday to the most successful captain of Team India, @msdhoni! Your charisma, leadership, and extraordinary skills continue to inspire millions around the globe. Thank you for your unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket. @BCCI,” tweeted Shah.
https://twitter.com/JayShah/status/1677143077042139158
Dhoni’s Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings, with who he has won five IPL titles, also extended wishes to their ‘Thala’, which means ‘Head’ or ‘Leader’ in Tamil. “The clock strikes 12 as we step into THALA’s birthday in style! BRING ON THE BIRTHDAY WHISTLES! #CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu #Yellove @msdhoni,” tweeted CSK.
https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1677022254633476096
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions and CSK’s arch-rivals also wished Dhoni a very happy birthday. “From Mahi maar raha hai to Dhoni finishes off in style… pure entertainment! Happy Birthday, MSD #OneFamily@msdhoni
@ICC,” tweeted MI.
Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who has filled Dhoni’s shoes like no other with his massive hits and athletic keeping, also cut a cake on his birthday by himself. He took to Instagram to share the picture.
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Opener KL Rahul also posted an Instagram story wishing Dhoni, “an inspiration”, a very happy birthday.
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag also wished Dhoni a very happy birthday in style.
“The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot. In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses 7 basic musical notes 7 pheras in a marriage 7 wonders of the world And on 7th day of 7th month- the Birthday of a top man @msdhoni, #HappyBirthdayDhoni,” said Sehwag in his Twitter post.
https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1677192633113006080
All-rounder Hardik Pandya also wished his “favourite” Dhoni by sharing a picture of them both. “Happy birthday my favourite @msdhoni,” tweeted Pandya.
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Pacer Mohammed Shami also wished Dhoni on his birthday, wishing that god showers him with endless blessings. “May God continue to shower you with endless blessings. Happy birthday. Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai #mdshami11 #mdshami #birthday #birthdaycake,” tweeted Shami.