MS Dhoni recently stole the spotlight by attending a fan's birthday celebration at their home.
The internet, already enamored with Dhoni's unassuming demeanor, quickly shared the viral video posted by Instagram user Sumeet Kumar Bajaj.
The footage captures the celebration, set against a backdrop of colorful balloons and two birthday cakes.
Dhoni, with a playful glint in his eye, encourages the jubilant crowd to take part in the tradition of smearing cake on the birthday boy's face.
The candid moment, where Dhoni himself holds the man for the cake-smearing ritual, has been loved by fans across social media platforms.
Since being posted, the video has garnered over 904k views, accompanied by a flood of comments expressing admiration and a touch of envy for the fortunate individual celebrating with the cricket legend.
Users expressed their sentiments, with one writing, «Dream come true moment,» and another admitting, «I am so jealous of you.» The simplicity of 'Thala' Dhoni became a focal point, with comments like, «Look at the simplicity of thala» highlighting the down-to-earth nature that continues to endear Dhoni to cricket enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, Google India shared a digital tribute which further intensified the emotional connection fans feel toward Dhoni.
The post, dedicated to Dhoni's illustrious career and adorned with the iconic number 7, highlighted the significance of the jersey number that became synonymous with Captain Cool.
The caption, «The message is clear. Thala for a reason,» stirred a wave of emotions online.
Fans flooded the comments section, sharing heartfelt messages, nostalgic anecdotes, and expressions of unwavering support for the cricketing icon.
One user declared, «Message is clear.