An admirer of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy, former Australian pacer Andy Bichel once said- India needed a leader like him for a very long time as he has the ability to get consistent performances from his teammates. Bichel worked with Dhoni during his stint as a bowling coach with Chennai Super Kings and became an admirer of his man-management skills. "He's (Dhoni) the kind of captain who leads from the front. I think he's the captain which Indian cricket needed for a long time. And now that they've got the guidance and skill, they are producing good performances week in and week out," he told PTI in an interview.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dhoni or Mahi whatever you might call this great Youth Icon, celebrates his 30th birthday with great pomp and honour. From a quiet debut against Bangladesh in 2004, to winning the 2011 World Cup, India’s favourite skipper has come a long way. We at In.com decided to put together some moments that capture his eventful journey as one of the most popular and successful cricketers in India’s history. Watch this video as we wish him a very happy birthday.