Former India captain and current skipper of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni has humbly accepted a fan artwork on his birthday on Friday, July 7.
The Indian legend was seen admiring the artwork and even greeted some fans who happily shouted his name near his farm in Ranchi.
One of the country’s most revered cricketers, Dhoni turns 42 on Friday. On this special occasion, well wishes poured in on social media from cricketers as well as fans. A fan club of the cricketer has shared a video of the birthday boy accepting artwork from a fan.
In the clip, some fans also try to get Dhoni’s attention by calling out his name out loud. The funky star took a break to wave them over.
The video was shared on Twitter with the caption:
“Here is the video of the day! MS Dhoni accepts fan art and responds!! 👋❤️ #HappyBirthdayDhoni | @MSDhoni.
While the keeper-batsman retired from international cricket in 2020, he continues as captain Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In fact, he led CSK to a record fifth title earlier this year.
“What I always liked about Dhoni is that he kept things very simple” – Former Indian cricketer
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer hailed Dhoni for not changing his humble nature despite his immense success.
Sharing his take on Dhoni’s personality, Jaffer told Sportskeeda:
“He was grounded and even after so much adulation and accomplishment in his career, he’s still grounded. It was the humility of man. He had a small goal and what I always liked about Dhoni is that he kept things very simple.
Jaffer added:
“He hasn’t changed his process over time. He stayed calm and even after accomplishing a lot as captain, I don’t think he changed his approach or changed his way of speaking or his way of looking at things, his outlook. And that’s the greatness of man, I feel it.
Born in Ranchi, Dhoni made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh at Chattogram in December 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the world’s top finishers in limit-pass cricket.
As a leader, he is the only international cricket captain to have won all three ICC titles in white ball.
