New Delhi: Virat Kohli described him as an 'elder brother', so did his once upon a time shadow Suresh Raina while Virender Sehwag in his inimitable style gave a grand salutation 'Om Helicopteraya Namaha' as legendary former India skipper MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday.
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli, who is going through the worst phase of his illustrious career, led the tributes on Twitter, and on a tad emotional note. Describing Dhoni like his "elder brother", Kohli posted: "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."
A masterclass captain and the only one to win all three ICC trophies — 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2103 Champions Trophy — is currently holidaying in England.
Having spent his birthday eve watching Rafael Nadal's win over Taylor Fritz in the Wimbledon quarterfinal, Dhoni celebrated his birthday with his family and friends in England with India's current wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant also in attendance.
Dhoni's wife Sakshi shared a short video in which Dhoni was seen blowing candles while she also posted an Instagram story where Pant was seen in a group photograph.
In his typical witty way, Sehwag said no match is over till Dhoni is at the crease.
"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 and player, MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha," Sehwag tweeted.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared a picture with Dhoni from the IPL 2022 where he's hugging him. Describing Dhoni as his 'darling', he wrote: "Wishing you the best birthday Mahi bhai."
Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar also wished on Dhoni's birthday: "Wishing a fine leader, teammate and friend a very happy birthday! Have a great one."
His former CSK teammate Raina, who shares a special bonding with Dhoni, posted: "Happy Birthday to my big brother." (PTI)
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