MS Dhoni Birthday: 5 traits that set MS Dhoni apart from his successor and predecessors Utkarsh Kumar Indian cricket have seen captains like Kapil Dev, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli. All are different but yet similar when compared to MS Dhoni, the small-town boy who changed the face of the sport in the country. There is something different about the Ranchi-born, who continues to make headlines despite minimal public appearances. As MS Dhoni celebrates his 40th birthday on Wednesday, let's have a look at 5 traits that sets him apart from his successors and predecessor. Relatable persona: Indian captains of the past were either from metropolitan cities or tier-2 cities. In fact, the entire team used to be dominated by players from particular zones or Ranji teams.