MS Dhoni birthday: CSK teammates reveal best memories of 'Thala' in special video; watch

Indian legendary cricketer MS Dhoni celebrated his 39th birthday on Tuesday. 39-year-old is one of most influential personalities in world cricket. MS Dhoni is one of best cricketers and captains to have graced  modern game of cricket. CSK captain has achieved unparalleled success as a captain in his stint with  Indian team.

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MS Dhoni birthday: CSK squad wishes ir captain in a unique video

MS Dhoni is only cricketer to have won all three ICC trophies (2011 World Cup, 2007 T20 Trophy and 2013 Champions Trophy). He has also led CSK to three IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles. MS Dhoni has been instrumental in CSK's success in IPL as he has always believed in retaining core of team. MS Dhoni-led CSK is only team in IPL that has mand to qualify for playoffs in all seasons that y have been part of.

As MS Dhoni turned 39, official Instagram handle of CSK uploaded a heart-warming video where members of CSK squad wished former India captain on his birthday. Some of stars who feature in video are Suresh Raina, Shane Watson, Dwayne Bravo, Imran Tahir, Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu among ors. In video, along with wishing MS Dhoni, players are seen recalling ir favourite memories with CSK captain. video became an instant hit as fans lauded all members of CSK squad for taking some time out to wish ir captain for Dhoni birthday wishes.

Suresh Raina also went on to continue his Dhoni birthday wishes posts online by posting a throwback video of Indian captain's near-to-masterful shooting skills, having practised at a range during his playing days for India. Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni were selected to play for India as part of BCCI's Talent and Research Development Wing, coming from smaller towns or cities of country.

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MS Dhoni birthday: Dwayne Bravo pays tribute to CSK captain with new 'Number 7' song

Several cricketers who have played alongside MS Dhoni in Indian Premier League (IPL) have given examples of his greatness and understanding of game. One such cricketer is West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. re is doubt that Dwayne Bravo is a big admirer of former Indian captain. Dwayne Bravo has always held MS Dhoni in high regard and has time and again credited  CSK captain for resurrecting his cricketing career by helping him rediscover himself. To pay tribute to MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo had anunced that he was creating a special song for 39-year-old.

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On Monday, just a few hours before MS Dhoni turned 39, Bravo released ‘Number 7’ song in which he highlights achievements of former India captain.  Bravo Dhoni song is a tribute to legendary MS Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket and CSK. Bravo also mentioned Sourav Ganguly, current BCCI President and former India captain, in his song. It was Sourav Ganguly who gave MS Dhoni his biggest break by pushing him up order to .3 in a 2005 ODI against Pakistan in Vizag, in which he went to score 148, which was his first ODI hundred.

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