Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: 'No 7, you'll always be everyone's No 1', wishes pour in as former India captain turns 40

Former India captain MS Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday. Dhoni, who retired in August last year , still continues to play in the Indian Premier League, leading Chennai Super Kings in the T20 tournament. Dhoni, who has won three ICC trophies - T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy - continues to remain a fan favourite even today. It was obvious that his 40th birthday was going to see his fans and cricket fraternity come together to show a lot of love on social media. Here are some reactions on Twitter on Dhoni’s birthday. ICC shares a special video on Dhoni’s birthday

A heartfelt message from Dhoni’s IPL rivals

No. 7, you'll always be everyone's No. 1 💛💗#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni | @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/YF1CZLetki

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 7, 2021

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A true leader, says Dhoni’s state cricket board

An inspiration to millions and a leader in the true sense, here's to our Pride, the one and Only @msdhoni ⚡. Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday 💙#HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/UCgZ9PpcwR

— Jharkhand State Cricket Association (@cricketjsca) July 7, 2021

A legendary picture

"𝑫𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒊 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆..." 🏆

Wankhede remembers. India remembers. The world remembers. 💙

Happy Birthday, Legend 😎🎂#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians @msdhoni @BCCI pic.twitter.com/XRCsdV8ebi

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) July 7, 2021

What a journey

9. Dhoni moved to Kharagpur as a train ticket examiner.He was part of the South Eastern Railways team. In 2002, MSD went for selection of the Railways team.The selectors weren't impressed with his batting or 'keeping skills.

Pic: With his friends in Kharagpur

PC: The Telegraph pic.twitter.com/456Isehpr1

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) July 6, 2021

Master of many roles

A captain, a leader, a husband, a father, a son, a man who has played many roles whether on or off the field with ease.
Here’s wishing Happy Birthday to my dear friend Mahendra Singh Dhoni whose composure & dedication continues to be an inspiration to billions.#happybirthdaydhoni pic.twitter.com/maMBz0qqVy

— Arun Pandey (@ArunPandey99) July 6, 2021

A living legend

Imagine the world of cricket without him.. yep.. you just can’t. Living legend. Birthday wishes to MS Dhoni. What an incredible career he’s had. #HappyBirthdayDhoni

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) July 6, 2021

A special wish to a living legend from the current skipper

And then, Ashwin too wishing Dhoni a better year!

Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai, have a wonderful birthday and an even better year ahead. 🎂🎂

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) July 7, 2021

A message to ‘Captain Cool’ from Rahane

Happy Birthday, @msdhoni . Your composure in the toughest of situations has been a valuable learning for many of us. I wish you good health and the best of years ahead! pic.twitter.com/JDL1Ho5PBx

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 7, 2021

ICC pays tribute to one of India’s successful captains

🔹 2007 @T20WorldCup winner 🏆
🔹 2011 @cricketworldcup winner 🥇
🔹 2013 ICC Champions Trophy winner 🙌
🔹 17,266 runs in international cricket 🏏

A very happy birthday to one of India's greatest captains, @msdhoni 🎂 pic.twitter.com/lqASS3BGkd

— ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2021

Sachin Tendulkar with an iconic picture to wish Dhoni!

A colleague, captain & friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health. pic.twitter.com/uyeqtBm7UW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2021