Happy Birthday, MS Dhoni: Here's how Indian cricketers wished the former skipper

Time flies quickly. It only seems a few years ago when a young lad with long hair — that notably drew praise from former Pakistani president General Pervez Musharraf — dazzled everyone with his unorthodox yet effective strokeplay. On 7 July, India’s former captain and current wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni marks his 36th birthday, having spend over 12 of his years on the International stage.

As Dhoni has led India to a decade of glory, particularly in limited overs cricket, it was only natural that his birthday would generate a huge response from the Twitter community.

Here’s how Indian cricketers past and present greeted Dhoni on his big day:

Many many happy returns @msdhoni looking forward to picture of ziva and #TeamIndia putting cake on your face.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 7, 2017

Wishing a very happy birthday to @msdhoni, who has been an inspiration to many aspiring youngsters. Wish you nothing but the best!

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 7, 2017

Wish you a very happy birthday mahi bhai @msdhoni God bless you.

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 7, 2016

Here's wishing Mahi bhai a very happy birthday 🎉 @msdhoni and the cake will be ready 😜😉 pic.twitter.com/DEExk8cqWP

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 7, 2017

The man @msdhoni who made the entire nation proud #HappybirthdayMSD. May you continue to rise,shine & inspire us with each passing year 🎂🎉🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/aINfTR95p6

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 7, 2017

Former Indian cricketers were too not to be the ones left behind as they too wished Mahi on his 35th birthday

Happy Birthday @msdhoni .. Have a wonderful and blessed year ahead!! pic.twitter.com/DfiwtYqB9l

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2016

Wishing you a very happy birthday, @MSDhoni. God Bless you!

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2017

Many happy returns of the day @msdhoni! Wishing you the best of everything.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 7, 2016

To a man who has given Indian fans innumerable moments of joy,#HappyBirthdayMSD
May the helicopter continue to fly and land in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/CVupTH4xDV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2017

Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 🎉🎁

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 7, 2016

Happy Birthday to a legend of the game @msdhoni .Thank you for all that you have done and wish you the best in life.#HappyBirthdayMSD pic.twitter.com/YWExIXz9rH

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 7, 2017