Sachin Tendulkar's Birthday Wish For MS Dhoni Has 'Helicopter Shot' Reference

07.07.2023 - 18:13 sports.ndtv.com

Former India captain MS Dhoni turned 42 on Friday. The skipper -- who led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy -- has been receiving wishes from across the world.

Dhoni made his India debut in December 2004 and retired from international cricket in 2020. He went on to become the most successful Indian captain and he is the only skipper to win all three ICC white-ball trophies.

On Dhoni's birthday, legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished him with a special 'helicopter shot' reference. "May you always fly high like your helicopter shots.

Happy birthday, MS!" wrote Tendulkar on Twitter. May you always fly high like your helicopter shots. Happy birthday, MS! pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0 Dhoni plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and led the side to their fifth title during the recently concluded edition.

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