‘An idol and inspiration’- Fans and cricketers share heartwarming posts on MS Dhoni’s 41st birthday

Former Indian player and captain MS Dhoni celebrates his birthday 41st birthday today. The veteran cricketer has given Indian fans many memories. He has inspired many young cricketers to take up gloves, which has given India many new wicketkeepers.

In his career as the captain of the Indian team, MS Dhoni had a lot to be proud of. He became the only player in the world to win all three major ICC trophies as the captain. He guided the team to win the inaugural T20 World Cup. The wicketkeeper-batter then guided the team to lift the World Cup after a wait of 28 years in 2011. He completed his ICC trophy collection with a Champions Trophy in 2013.

One of the most memorable performances that MS Dhoni gave was in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka. The team captain promoted himself in the batting order ahead of the veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. This move worked very well for India as he scored a half-century to guide the team through. He hit a six to finish the game in style.

Ravi Shastri's iconic lines in the commentary box perfectly summarize the impact he had in that situation. "Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!" he said when Dhoni completed the game with a six to win the World Cup.

In his illustrious career with the Indian team, the 41-year-old made many runs. He made his debut in 2004 and retired in 2020. He played his last international game against New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup Semi-Final. In the 350 ODI matches that he played, he scored 10773 at an average of 50.6. The World Cup-winning captain played 98 T20I games, scoring 1617 runs. He also scored 4876 runs in 90 Test matches that he played.

Meanwhile, many Cricketer came in to wish MS Dhoni on his 41st birthday. "Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead!" Suresh Raina tweeted.

The Cricket fraternity wishes MS Dhoni on his 41st birthday

My darling ❤️ Wishing you the best birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/5RCMCXVTGU

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)

My darling ❤️ Wishing you the best birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/5RCMCXVTGU

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 7, 2022

A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always.

Happy birthday skip 🎂@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022

Matches - 538

Runs - 17266

Average - 44.96

Hundreds - 16

Catches - 634

Stumpings - 195

3 ICC trophies

Wishing "Legend" MS Dhoni a very happy birthday ♥️#MSDhoni #India #HappyBirthdayMSD #Cricket pic.twitter.com/kKf3yWnXkw

— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) July 7, 2022

Many years ago, MS Dhoni cracked an imposing 90 odd v Ganesh and Joshi in the Ranji.

I knew very little him about him then but my first memories of hearing this legend's name.

Oh, hours have turned into months, months in years and even two decades now!

Best of birthdays. pic.twitter.com/uT3t5RqPts

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) July 7, 2022

🏆🏆🏆 - #MSDhoni always carried the nation's hopes & delivered!

Can you name the missing event that made @msdhoni immortal as #TeamIndia’s captain?

Tell us 👇 and watch –#DhoniBirthdaySpecial I Today, 11 AM I Star Sports Network pic.twitter.com/oNFqUBDvMp

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 7, 2022

All of us #TeamIndia fans sending out virtual hugs to one of our G.O.A.Ts on his birthday like... 💙🤗

Happy Birthday, @msdhoni 🫶🏼🎂#HappyBirthdayDhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/99kdtrhlrJ

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) July 7, 2022

Not just a terrific player and a Captain on field but also a great person off the field too! Privileged to have played under him for both 🇮🇳 and in the IPL. Happy Birthday dearest Thala @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/fXYW5FBHI7

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) July 7, 2022

The man who led India to three ICC titles. 17,266 runs and 829 dismissals in international cricket. A four-time IPL winning captain ✨

Happy 41st birthday to the legend that is MS Dhoni 🎉#HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/bqVcCIxTfZ

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 7, 2022

Starting the day with the finish that’s etched in our memories! 🇮🇳💛#HBDThalaDhoni #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/Qi5f3ouz8o

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 7, 2022

Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2022

Dada taught us youngsters how to win and Dhoni made it into a habit. Two great leaders from different eras born just a day apart. Happy birthday to the men who shaped Indian cricket.@msdhoni @SGanguly99 pic.twitter.com/oD7o5VnJVK

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 6, 2022

An idol & an inspiration 👏 👏

Here's wishing @msdhoni - former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest to have ever graced the game - a very happy birthday. 🎂 👍 pic.twitter.com/uxfEoPU4P9

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 7, 2022

Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't completed.

Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B'day to a gem of a person & player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2022