Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most successful captains in cricket history, is celebrating his 40th birthday on Wednesday. Dhoni is the only captain in the world, who has won all three ICC titles as captain- T20 World Cup in 2007, World Cup in 2011 and Champions Trophy in 2013.
Dhoni, popularly known as 'Captain Cool', did not play any international match after the World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of New Zealand. In the year 2020 on August 15, the wicket-keeper batsman decided to retire from international cricket. However, he continued to play for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
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On his 40th birthday, BCCI, CSK, ICC and his former teammates are also wishing the legend on social media. Dhoni's IPL teammate Suresh Raina has posted a video on his Twitter, in which he is reminiscing about his cricket career with Dhoni.
"A legend and an inspiration! Here's wishing former #TeamIndia captain @msdhoni a very happy birthday. #HappyBirthdayDhoni," BCCI tweeted.
India pacer Ishant Sharma also wished "Mahi Bhai" by posting a picture with the legend.
Born on 7 July 1981 in Ranchi, Dhoni has played 350 ODIs for India, in which he has scored 10,773 runs with the help of 10 centuries. His average during this period is 50.57 and strike rate of 87.56. He has also played 90 matches in Tests, in which his bat has scored 4876 runs with the help of six centuries.
One of the best wicketkeepers in the world, MS Dhoni represented India in 98 matches in T20 International cricket, in which he scored 1617 runs at a strike rate of 126.13.