During his playing days, July 7 every year would be a happening day for Indian cricket as the cricket fraternity would rise as one to wish MS Dhoni on his birthday. The tradition hasn’t quite changed as the little master turned 42 on Friday, setting off an avalanche of wishes on the social media from members of the current Indian team, his erstwhile teammates and of course, the fans.

Leading the chorus was former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. "The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot. In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses 7 basic musical notes 7 pheras in a marriage 7 wonders of the world And on 7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man @msdhoni, #HappyBirthdayDhoni," he wrote on Twitter.