Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, renowned for his unparalleled achievements, celebrated his 43rd birthday on July 7, 2024. Currently in Mumbai for the Sangeet ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant‘s family, Dhoni enjoyed his birthday eve surrounded by close friends and celebrities.

MS Dhoni cuts cake with Salman Khan

In a heartwarming video that has gone viral on social media, Dhoni is seen cutting his birthday cake alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and his wife, Sakshi. The video shows Salman grinning broadly and sharing the joyous moment with Dhoni. Salman also posted a photo of the celebration on his social media, captioned, “Happy Birthday Kaptaan Sahab! @msdhoni,” which has since garnered significant attention and admiration from fans

Here is the video:

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Special birthday wish from Ruturaj Gaikwad

The birthday festivities took a special turn when Dhoni received a surprise video call from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is currently in Zimbabwe. The call came during Dhoni’s midnight celebrations in Mumbai with a select group of close friends. Fellow cricket players Tushar Deshpande and Mukesh Kumar also joined the video call to extend their birthday wishes.

Ruturaj, the current captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), later shared a screenshot of the video call on Instagram, highlighting the heartfelt connection he has from Dhoni.

A legendary captain celebrated

As the only captain in world cricket history to have won all three ICC trophies in the white-ball format, Dhoni’s birthday was a moment of celebration for cricket fans around the world. His legacy as one of India’s greatest captains continues to inspire, and his birthday celebrations with prominent figures from both the cricket and entertainment industries underscore his widespread appeal and enduring influence.

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