MS Dhoni celebrated his 45th birthday with wishes pouring in from fans, teammates and former cricketers. Among the many greetings, Virender Sehwag’s heartfelt message grabbed the most attention as the former India opener used a unique comparison to describe Dhoni’s personality.
Virender Sehwag, who has often been linked with rumours of a love-hate relationship with Dhoni, shared a birthday post on a social media platform in Hindi. In his message, he compared Dhoni to a waterfall named Dhoni in Kerala’s Palakkad, describing it as calm on the outside but incredibly powerful within. He also suggested that the difficult journey to reach the waterfall reflected how extraordinary people are often discovered through challenging paths. Sehwag ended the post by wishing Dhoni a happy birthday and a blessed life.
Here is Viru’s post:
https://x.com/virendersehwag/status/2074479154339463630
MS Dhoni and Sehwag were key members of the Indian team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. Over the years, there were frequent rumours about differences between the two, especially after Dhoni introduced a rotation policy that saw senior players, including Sehwag, spend time on the bench. However, both the former cricketers have repeatedly maintained that their disagreements were only professional and never personal.
Virender Sehwag’s thoughtful birthday message quickly won praise from fans, with many appreciating the creative way he expressed his admiration for MSD. The post also reminded cricket lovers of the respect shared between the two players who played important roles in some of India’s greatest achievements on the field.
MS Dhoni continues to be regarded as India’s greatest white-ball captain and remains one of the country’s most admired cricketers. Under his leadership, India lifted the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, achievements that cemented his legacy in world cricket.
Despite now being close to 50, Dhoni has shown no indication of retiring from the game. As things stand, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter is expected to return for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2027, much to the excitement of his fans.
