MS Dhoni received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award on Monday from the President of India Ram Nath Kovind, exactly seven years after he won India the 2011 World Cup with a six.
The wicketkeeper-batsman became the 11th Indian cricketer to receive the award, after having earned the Padma Shri in 2009.
The 36-year old sent out a message expressing his gratitude on being honoured with the award, while his well-wishers didn’t stay far behind in congratulating one of India’s most successful captains.
Here we take a look at how cricket stars congratulated Dhoni on his moment of pride.
Another feather to your cap! Congratulations @msdhoni on receiving the Padma Bhushan. I bet there are more accolades waiting to reach you 👍🏽#Respect#ProudMoment#PadmaBhushan
— Murali Vijay (@mvj888) April 3, 2018
Congratulations Col @msdhoni on receiving the Padma Bhushan..wish you and family all the happiness #ProudMoment#PadmaBhushanpic.twitter.com/oMY5PSUzKz
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 3, 2018
Thala Dhoni receives Padma Bhushan Award from the President.. Proud of you captain! It’s time to add one more trophy to his cabinet! What say? #Thala#MSDhoni#PadmaBhushan@msdhoni@rashtrapatibhvn@ChennaiIPLpic.twitter.com/gOQWz2IoOo
— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) April 3, 2018
Congrats @msdhoni on your Padma Bhushan award. Fittingly given on the anniversary of our WC triumph. I am sure more such honors are on the way. #PadmaBhushan#MSDhoni
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 2, 2018
The march past, the salute, the holding of the certificate, everything done so beautifully. Congratulations Lt. Colonel MS Dhoni of 106 Para TA Batallion on the #PadmaBhushan ! pic.twitter.com/sIXRt2GUqj
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 3, 2018
It was absolutely wonderful to see the pride with which @msdhoni wore his Territorial army uniform while receiving the well deserved #PadmaBhushan today, exactly 7 years after we won the 2011 World Cup. Heartiest congratulations ! pic.twitter.com/ROdMdM7aQk
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 2, 2018
