Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja sent a special birthday wish to former captain and his current Chennai Super Kings teammate, MS Dhoni, as the legendary cricketer celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday. Jadeja took to Twitter to wish his “go-to man” and shared a memorable photo from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final, where they emerged as champions.
Captioning the photo of Dhoni embracing him after the IPL victory, Jadeja wrote, “My go-to man since 2009 to till date and forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday Mahi bhai. See you soon in yellow.”
The Indian cricket fraternity also extended their wishes to the iconic cricketer on social media. Jhulan Goswami, the legendary former Indian pacer, took to Twitter and wished Dhoni, acknowledging his charm and strength that continues to inspire everyone.
“Happy birthday Captain Cool @msdhoni. The way you inspire everyone on the pitch and off the pitch is truly remarkable. May your grace, charm, and strength continue to inspire us all,” Goswami tweeted.
Sachin Tendulkar, another cricket legend, also took to Twitter to send his wishes, hoping that Dhoni’s helicopter shots and his career would continue to soar high.
“May you always fly high like your helicopter shots. Happy birthday, MS!” Tendulkar wrote.
Former Indian batter Yuvraj Singh shared a photo with Dhoni on Twitter and wished him a happy birthday, reminiscing about their memorable moments on the field.
“Happy Birthday @msdhoni, here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead,” Yuvraj Singh tweeted.
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh also joined in the celebrations and wished Dhoni, referring to him as “Bahubali.”
“Happy Birthday Bahubali @msdhoni. May you continue to inspire. Have a great day ahead,” Harbhajan Singh tweeted.
Suresh Raina, another former Indian batter and a close friend of Dhoni, expressed his heartfelt wishes, highlighting the strong bond they share both on and off the field.
“Happy birthday to my big brother @msdhoni! 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 shining, keep leading, and keep spreading your magic. #MSDhoni,” Raina said.
Reflecting on Dhoni’s cricket career, he played 90 Test matches, scoring 4,876 runs at an average of 38.09. As a captain, he led India in 60 Test matches, with a win percentage of 45.00, making him one of India’s most successful skippers. He also had a remarkable career in ODIs, scoring 10,773 runs in 350 matches at an average of 50.57, with 110 wins as captain in 200 matches.
Dhoni’s accomplishments include leading India to ICC titles, guiding Chennai Super Kings to IPL and Champions League T20 victories, and earning a reputation as a phenomenal wicketkeeper. With his incredible statistics and leadership skills, Dhoni remains an unparalleled figure in Indian and world cricket.
