Overview

• Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday on July 7 with a private cake-cutting at the JSCA complex in Ranchi alongside close friends and stadium staff.
• A video of the former India and CSK captain politely asking “Kaat dein?” before slicing the cake quickly went viral across platforms.
• Supporters in Vijayawada and other cities erected massive cutouts, waved Chennai Super Kings flags and shared birthday wishes online.
• Media retrospectives have highlighted his status as the only Indian skipper to win three ICC white-ball trophies, his leadership in taking India to No. 1 in Tests, five IPL titles with CSK and his recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.
• With no formal retirement announced, Dhoni has said he will decide his IPL future within months, fueling continued speculation about his role in 2026.