India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 34 today and wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world
New Delhi: India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 34 today and wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the world. A veteran of 90 Tests and 265 ODIs, Dhoni has been one of the most successful Indian ODI captains.
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He retired from Test cricket in December last year. Leading India to two World Cup triumphs in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (50-over showpiece event), Dhoni was once termed as the man with the 'midas touch'. BCCI was early to wish its captain a happy birthday.
"Here's wishing @msdhoni a very happy birthday! Have a #Royal one MS!," tweeted BCCI. BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur also wished 'Captain Cool' separately on his twitter account, "@msdhoni Happy Birthday! :-) Have a lovely day & wonderful life! The International Cricket Council (ICC) was also quick to write on its twitter handle.
"Happy Birthday to India's most successful captain, @msdhoni!." There were also wishes from across the border as former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik tweeted, "A very happy birthday and many happy returns of the day @msdhoni - enjoy."
Dhoni's IPL team Chennai Super Kings -- with which he won two IPL titles and a Champions League crown under MSD -- also joined in with a series of tweets. "The Leader, The Warrior! The King of the Super Kings! #HappyBirthdayDhoni.
Dhoni is one of the best things that happened to Indian Cricket! #HappyBirthdayDhoni." Other IPL franchises like Mumbai Indian and Rajasthan Royals also wished the wicketkeeper batsman on the auspicious day. "Here's wishing #TeamIndia ODI captain @msdhoni a happy birthday.
#HBDDhoni," tweeted MI. "Here's wishing @msdhoni a very happy birthday! Have a #Royal one MS!," RR wrote on their twitter page. India's skipper for the Zimbabwe tour -- Ajinkya Rahane -- also wished his captain. "Happy birthday Mahi Bhai @msdhoni Have a great year Ahead..." the Rajasthan Royals batsman tweeted.
Dhoni's CSK and national teammates also joined in the bandwagon. "Happy birthday @msdhoni wishing you years ahead filled with love, laughter and success! Have a fantastic one #happybirthdayDhoni," wrote Suresh Raina. "Many Many Happy returns of the day @msdhoni bhai. God bless you! #HBDMahi," tweeted Pragyan Ojha.
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