Former Indian Captain and wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 38 on July 07 (tomorrow) and wishes are pouring in for the legendary Indian cricketer from all around the world. Dhoni stamped his authority ever since he stepped in the international arena. 15 years ago, he wore the blue-coloured, number 7 jersey for India and today he is an indisputable legend. Talking about his no. 7 jersey, Dhoni's love affair with number seven is not new. The tale started right from his birthdate on July 7 which is the seventh day of the seventh month. MS Dhoni Lets His Hair Down with Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Mayank Agarwal & Jasprit Bumrah Ahead of IND vs SL, CWC 2019 (See Pic).

From his captaincy debut to captaincy retirement, From his jersey number to vehicle number, Dhoni's attachment with number seven is astonishing. This loyalty even continues to his choice of pendant too. Dhoni has seen many ups and downs in his long career but somehow or the other the number seven factor was always been with the most successful Indian captain till date. MS Dhoni Stumping Video: Watch MSD’s Magic Behind the Wickets As he Stumps Kusal Mendis Off Ravindra Jadeja During IND vs SL CWC 2019 Match.

Here are seven jaw-dropping facts of Dhoni's association with number 7 which will leave fans baffled!!!

  1. Dhoni was born on July 7 which is the seventh day of the seventh month.

  2.  The 'Captain Cool' played his first match as a captain in 2007.

  3. India won the inaugural World  T-20 under MS Dhoni in 2007.

  4. Most of Dhoni's vehicle number read 0007.

  5. Dhoni's made his captaincy retirement in 2017.

  6. Dhoni's favorite football player is Cristiano Ronaldo whose jersey number also is 7.

  7. Dhoni achieved the prominent landmark of   10,000 ODI runs at the age of 37.

To add on with that if Dhoni retires after the mega tournament then he will end his career with more than 17000 international runs under his belt. You may or may not believe in numerology but you also can't claim these many connections a mere coincidence.

Dhoni might bring down curtains to his illustrious international career after Cricket World Cup 2019 but nothing can deny his massive contribution to Indian cricket. The Ranchi-born lad has already served India for more than 15 years and will like to add one more trophy to India's cabinet before hanging up his boots.

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