- Thursday, March 13, 2025
By: Shubham Ghosh
FORMER India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was known for his swashbuckling batting and trophy-winning habit during his playing days, turned 41 on Thursday (7) and Indian cricket fans could not stop celebrating the moment with flourish. Dhoni is currently in England where he celebrated his birthday party where India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was also seen.
Twitter was abuzz with wishes for the man who was once a ticket examiner in the Indian railways but went on to become one of India’s most successful captains. He won the country the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007, the 50-over World Cup at home in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in England in 2013.
The former wicket-keeper from Ranchi in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand played for the national side between 2004 and 2019 during which he represented the country in 90 Tests, 350 one-day internationals and 98 T20 internationals, scoring more than 17,000 international runs and effecting more than 820 dismissals behind the stumps. He has also been a big name in India’s domestic Indian Premier League where he has captained the Chennai Super Kings franchise for almost all seasons and led them to the crown on four occasions.
In 2016, a Hindi film was made on Dhoni named ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ in which the ace cricketer’s role was portrayed by late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
From former India players to journalists to the International Cricket Council to common fans, congratulatory messages came in pouring for Dhoni or MSD as he is popularly called, thick and fast.
Here are some reactions on Twitter:
‘Once you have handled the pressure of ticket collection on a crowded train at Kharagpur station, last over runs in a big match are easy!’ @msdhoni in my Democracy’s XI book! Happy birthday Mahi, an iconic cricketer who redefined the sport in the 21st century. ?#Dhoni
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 7, 2022
Dada taught us youngsters how to win and Dhoni made it into a habit. Two great leaders from different eras born just a day apart. Happy birthday to the men who shaped Indian cricket.@msdhoni @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/oD7o5VnJVK
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 6, 2022
The man who could do it all ☝️
Celebrate MS Dhoni's birthday by reliving this rare milestone from ICC Champions Trophy 2009 ?
— ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2022
Birthday celebration of MS Dhoni. Rishabh Pant attended the celebration of Mahi. pic.twitter.com/jjWgxogjt8
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 7, 2022
MS Dhoni:
– 3 ICC trophies.
– 4 IPL trophies.
– 2 Champions League trophies.
– ICC World Test Mace.
– 17,266 runs as a Wicketkeeper which is second most.
– 829 dismissals in world cricket which is most as an Asian.– MS is not just a name, but an emotion! pic.twitter.com/FgcwBJnkH1
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 6, 2022
41 feet cutout of MS Dhoni for his 41st birthday in Vijaywada District. pic.twitter.com/bj9JFa4EeL
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 5, 2022
You are an Inspiration to the youth! A Legendary Player and a strong Leader
Happy Birthday, MS Dhoni !#HappyBirthdayDhoni@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/MBKws9XmO9— Pramod Bhagat (@PramodBhagat83) July 7, 2022
The Lion King turns 41! Happy Birthday to our beloved MS Dhoni! ??pic.twitter.com/QpHyFWv6Yb
— The MSDian Girl ? (@themsdiangirl7) July 7, 2022
"Dhoni finishes off in style! A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!"
Happy birthday, @msdhoni. #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/U4orXieqt2
— Samiran Mishra (@scoutdesk) July 6, 2022
