Today, July 7, former India captain MS Dhoni, who is still incredibly well-liked across the world, is 41. The long-haired Ranchi lad went on to become one of India’s most successful captains, gaining the nickname “Captain Cool” for maintaining composure under pressure.
The moment when India defeated Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will always be remembered for the decisive six he hit with his bat.
Dhoni celebrated his birthday when he was currently in the UK. He also travelled to London to attend the ongoing Wimbledon tennis competition.
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After then, Dhoni played 350 ODIs for India, scoring 10,773 runs at an average of 50.58, with 10 hundreds and 73 fifty-sevens. Additionally, he played in 90 Test matches and amassed 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09, including six hundreds, a double hundred, and 33 fifty-sevens. He scored 1617 runs at a strike rate of 126.13 in 98 T20Is, including two fifty-sevens.
Dhoni was never again seen playing for India after their loss in the World Cup semifinal, although he still serves as the captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. In 2020, he made an international retirement announcement.
A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always.
Happy birthday skip 🎂@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022
An idol & an inspiration 👏 👏
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
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2022
And the clock strikes 12! The party begins at Anbuden! 🦁🥳
Super Birthday to you, Thala 💛#HBDThalaDhoni #Yellove #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/Okb9E6a0mp
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2022
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!!
Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead @msdhoni 🎂😁 pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 7, 2022
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