Overview

• A video circulating on social media shows Dhoni at a friend’s daughter’s birthday gathering, quietly blending in among family members during the cake-cutting.
• As the cake was cut, he joked that a family matriarch should be served first, then encouraged giving the next piece to children before accepting one himself.
• Social media users lauded his simplicity, praising how he stood like an ordinary guest despite his status.
• Dhoni, who typically keeps his personal life private, has only rarely been seen at intimate gatherings, making this appearance particularly noteworthy.
• His ICC Hall of Fame induction earlier this month capped a career in which he captained India in 60 Test matches and 200 ODIs.