Happy Birthday MS Dhoni | Five iconic moments from his illustrious career

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most iconic and successful cricketers in the history of Indian cricket. He has produced several memorable moments that have left a lasting impact on the game and the fans. On his 42nd birthday, here we look back at some of the iconic moments from his illustrious career.

India won the inaugural ICC Twenty20 World Cup under MS Dhoni's captaincy in 2007. MSD led a young and inexperienced team to victory, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Credit: Getty Images

MS Dhoni ended India's 28-year-long wait for a ODI World Cup title by hitting a massive six and sealed the World Cup trophy against Sri Lanka in 2011. Credit: Twitter/@hvgoenka

In Team India's 85-year Test history, it was MS Dhoni under whom the team managed to claim the top spot in the ICC Test world rankings for the very first time. Credit: DH Photo

In 2013, Dhoni led Team India to Champions Trophy victory and became the first and only captain in international cricket to win all three major ICC trophies. Credit: PTI Photo

Dhoni captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and led them to multiple titles. Under his leadership, CSK became one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. Credit: PTI Photo