Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s cricketing journey has been so dramatic that Bollywood had to come up with a biopic to put forth his meteoric rise. From being a Ticket collector in The Indian Railways to becoming one of the most successful and glorified Indian cricket captains, the Ranchi star has seen it all.
It seems his life refuses to be dull even now as Dhoni is about to be conferred with the Padma Bhushan by the President of India on A♛pril 2, 2018, which also happens to be the same day when he heroic𒆙ally helped India lift the 2011 ICC World Cup.
For the awar💖d ceremony, Dhoni who holds the rank of Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel wore his official uni🅷form of the Territorial Army and marched up to the President when his name was called upon.
The 36-year-old was congratulated by the cricketing world, Bollywꦰood fraternity and fans on Twitter.
Here are some of the best tweets:
Congrats on your Padma Bhushan award. Fittingly given on the anniv𝄹ersary of our WC triumph. I🅺 am sure more such honors are on the way.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
It was absolutely wonderful to see the pride with wh💜ich wore his Territorial army uniform while receiving the well deserved today, exactly 7 years after we won the 2011 World Cup. Hꦫeartiest congratulations !
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
The march past, the salute, the holding of t🍷he certificate, everything done so beautifully. Congratulations Lt. Colonel MS Dhoni of 106 Para TA Batallion on the !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
C🃏ongratulations Mahi. You deserve every bit of thi♒s.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
Congratulations Mahi bhai on receiving the . It was wonderful seeing you in Territorial army uniform, marching with dignity to receive the award. Many more such glories💛 coming your way.
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Congratulat🐷ions MS Dhoni on ⛎receiving Padma Bhushan !👍
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
Proper Legend. It's earned not demanded. God bless, Ravi
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
Another feather to your cap! Congratulations on receiving the Padma Bhushan. I bet there are more accolades waiting to reach you ♐👍🏽
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888)
My God!!! Just look at Dhoni!!! How cool is Captain Cool? The coolest! Learn 🅘from him, guys!
— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa)
Congratulations Lieutenant Colonel M🍬S Dhoni on receiving the Padma Bhushan, 7 years to the date since we won the Worl♒d Cup !
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
For me the man that genuinely took Indian cricket to another level In term s of mentality & physicality attitude & consistency… a leader and inspiration for life…
— arjunk26 (@arjunk26)
Congratulations Col ▨ on receiving the Padma Bhushan..wish you and family all the happiness
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Haters will say Dhoni has become old bute here's the proof that he's a Jawan
— Karan Talwar (@BollywoodGandu)
Thala Dhoni receives Padma Bhushan Award from the President.. Proud of you captain🌸! It’s time to add one more trophy to his cabinet! What say?
— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar)
Padma Bhushan MS Dhoni. One more proud moment ✌️
— Samir Abbas 🇮🇳 (@TheSamirAbbas)
Congratulations Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the Civilian Honor. Nation's Pride 👏
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
2nd April:
2011 – Captain plays the shot that remains etched in the minds of 1 billion people..
A day WE will never forget!
2018 – Lt. Colonel MS Dhoni, of 106 Para TA battalion & in uniform, marches with pride to receive his ..
A day HE will never forget!
— Suhail Chandhok (@suhailchandhok)
Congratulations for receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan. You have been a great ambassador for India. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🙏🙏🙏👍👍𒈔👍🤗🤗🤗🤗
— Juhi Chawla Mehta (@iam_juhi)
