As Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 42nd birthday on July 7th, wishes poured in from all corners for the revered cricketing icon. Demonstrating his trademark humility, the former India skipper opted for a low-key celebration at his Ranchi farmhouse.
However, Dhoni's birthday was not devoid of special guests, as he shared a heartwarming moment by cutting and sharing cake with his beloved pet dogs. Expressing his affection for his furry companions, Dhoni took to social media to share a video capturing the delightful interaction and expressed gratitude for the warm wishes he received from well-wishers. "Thanks a lot for all your warm wishes, a glimpse of what I did on my birthday,"
MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket but remains one of the most popular personalities in India. The former captain will be remembered by his millions of fans for his many memories across formats. Known for his brilliant leadership skills, Dhoni captained India to a T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, a One-Day World Cup glory in 2011, and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
The wicketkeeper batter scored over 17000 runs in international cricket with the help of 16 centuries and 108 fifties. He remains the captain of one of the most successful Indian Premier League (IPL) sides Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Many current crops of cricketers idolize the legendary captain but now MS Dhoni has revealed that his cricketing role model has always been Sachin Tendulkar.