MS Dhoni Birthday: Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina and others wish as Captain Cool turns 43

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the best captains to ever grace the cricket field, turns 43 today (Sunday, July 7).

The Indian great, who led India to three ICC trophy wins, is celebrating his birthday. MS Dhoni is one of the most respected personnel in world cricket and the world united in wishing the great a happy birthday on this special day.

MS Dhoni made his India debut back in 2004 and has been a stalwart of Indian cricket. He led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007 in its inaugural edition. Under Dhoni's captaincy, India also won the 50-over World Cup in 2011 and then also clinched the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

From ex-cricketers to Bollywood stars, as the clock crossed the 12 mark, wished the India great on social media. Dhoni, who is mostly far away from the buzz of social media, recently wished the Indian team after their T20 World Cup win. He also said that it was his special birthday gift.

Here are some of the wishes which have already poured in for MS Dhoni on his birthday-

"Happy Birthday, Mahi bhai! 🎉 Wishing you a day as cool as your helicopter shot and as epic as your stumping skills. Have a fantastic one, brotherman," former India batter Suresh Raina wrote.

MS Dhoni celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake with his family.

A number of players including Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan wished MS Dhoni a Happy Birthday through Star Sports.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan also wished Dhoni a Happy birthday.