Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his 44th birthday on 7 July, prompting tributes from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council and a host of current and former players. The ICC released a video message from Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, while BCCI, national ministers and media outlets celebrated the former India captain’s longevity and influence on and off the field. Dhoni retires as the only skipper to win all three major limited-overs global trophies—the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Across formats he amassed 17,266 runs and effected 829 dismissals, and he later added five Indian Premier League titles with Chennai Super Kings. The ICC inducted him into its Hall of Fame earlier this year, underscoring his status as one of cricket’s most decorated leaders. Beyond cricket, Dhoni has built a portfolio of early-stage investments that mirrors his appetite for calculated risk. According to Economic Times data, he holds stakes in electric-vehicle ride-hailing start-up BluSmart, bookkeeping app Khatabook, drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace and several other ventures spanning fintech, alternative proteins and fitness equipment, signalling his interest in emerging technologies and consumer trends.