Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper and former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. D🎶honi recently led CSK to their record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title and became t♓he first cricketer to play in 11 IPL finals.
Regarded as one of the most successful captains in world cricket, MSD guided the Indian side to victor🧜y in all three ICC tournaments: the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
Social media platforms witnessed an outpouring of birthday wishes for Dhoni from his CSK teammates, fellow cricketers, and fans. Suresh Raina, who shares a deep bond with Dhoni, tweeted, “Happy birthday to my big brother @msdhoni! From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we’ve created is unbreakable.” Raina praised Dhoni’s leadership and friendship, wishing him joy, success, and good health.
Happy birthday to my big brother ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep…
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Ambati Rayudu, who recently retired from all forms of the game after winning the IPL 2023 title with CSK, expressed his admiration for Dhoni. Rayudu’s heartfelt tweet read, “Wishing the legend and the greatest ever to play the sport a very happy birthday! May each and every one of our great country have the honor and the privilege of experiencing your leadership firsthand someday in every aspect of life… greatest leader!!”
Wishing the legend and the greatest ever to play the sport a very happy 💜birthday! May each and everyone of our great country have thꦇe honour and the privilege of experiencing your leadership firsthand someday in every aspect of life..greatest leader!!
— ATR (@RayuduAmbati)
Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Gu❀jarat Titans (GT) team that lost to CSK in the IPL 2023 final, also extended birthday greetings to Dhoni. Pandya referred to Dhoni as his favorite, highlighting the admiration he holds fౠor the veteran cricketer.
Happy birthday my favourite ❤️
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag took a creative approach in his birthday wish, linking the number 7 with Dhoni’s significance. He tweeted, “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 the 7th day of the 7th month – Birthday of a top man.”
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 mont𓄧h- Birthday of a top man , .— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Ravindra Jadeja, who considers Dhoni his “go-to man,” expressed his heartfelt wishes for the Ranchi-born superstar. Jadeja tweeted, “My go-to man since 2009 till date and forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday Mahi bhai. See you soon in yellow.”
My go to man since 2009 to🍸 till date and forever. Wishing you a v🍎ery happy birthday mahi bhai.🎂see u soon in yellow💛
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja)
Here is how others reacted:
May you always fly high like your helicopter shots.
Happy birthday, MS!— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Warmest birthday wishes to the leader, the legend, and my br🅠other !! Wi🅠sh you the best always!! Lots of love ❤️❤️
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
One Man. A million emotions 💛
5️⃣-Time IPL trophy winning Captain 🏆
Here's wishing Thala a very Happy Birthday 🎂
Perfect time to visit a lightening quick ⚡️ MSD special 😎🔽
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)
May God continue to showerꦉ you with endless blessings. Happy birthday. Happy birthday bhai 🎂🎂🎂
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11)
Happy birthday 🎂
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007)
This man revolutionized the art of finishing matches, and also the art of wicket keeping. And along the way he col💝lected more trophies than anyone else. Happy Birthday 🎂 Wish you lots of joy and success 🤗
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Wishing a very happy birthday to The Legend
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129)
Happy Birthday,Mahi Bhaiya.
Enjoy your special day😇— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti)
Happy birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 I remember the conversations we’ve had and all the advice you’ve given me. Wishing y꧟ou the best always ❤️🙏
— Tilak Varma (@TilakV9)
Happy birthday, Mahi! 💙
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Wishing the incredible M 𓂃S Dhoni Sir a very happy birthday! Keep shining 🎂🥳
— Yastika Bhatia (@YastikaBhatia)
Happy Birthday to the most successful captain of Team India, ! Your🐓 charisma, leadership, and extraordinary skills continue to 🐠inspire millions around the globe. Thank you for your unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
Captain. Leader. Legend! 🙌
Wishing – former Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game – a very happy birthday 🎂
Here's a birthday treat for all the fans – 7️⃣0️⃣ seconds of vintage MSD 🔥 🔽
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Your helicopter shots,
Swift stumping on dots
Always made the game a treat to watch,
And made opponent's hopes go botch.Happiest birthday bhai 🤗
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Happy birthday to the most successful captain and a wonderful human being. May your birthday be filled with fun and laughter Mah𓃲i bhai. Have a great one 🤗
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
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Join us in wishing the Mastermind, Capꦜtain Cool MS Dhoni, a very Happy 4️⃣2️⃣nd Birthd🍬ay! 🥳
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Happy birthday 🎂 Mahi bhai ❤️
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
All your fans would wish you to just continue…. Pal do pal to bilkul nahi!
Wishing you an incredible🌟 birthday, Captain! May good health and boundless happiness be your constant companions.— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)