MS Dhoni makes a surprise appearance in the stands during the 3rd T20I against India vs England
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When all the action was set up in the middle of Trent Bridge, the camera suddenly panned towards the gallery and the crowd joined in the rejoicing as MS Donny was there watching India vs England 3rd of five T20I matches live.
Since the early morning of July 7, 2026, countless social media posts have flooded social media platforms. An outburst of emotions from cricket fans was expected, as it is MS Dhoni’s birthday today.
MS Dhoni arrived to watch the India vs England match
Not only cricket lovers but even those from other parts of the globe also shared something special on this special day. FIFA is among the famous organizations MS Dhoni has received good birthday wishes from.
As fans celebrated his birthday across the country, including his hometown of Ranchi and southern India, the former India captain remained clearly out of reach for his fans.
Post-retirement, MS Dhoni is one of those who stay away from the chaos, living a peaceful life with his family and his garage. It was an unexpected moment for his fans, who were then watching the 3rd T20I match between India and England, when the camera caught MS Dhoni in the living room, wearing black sunglasses and a smile on his face.
It was clear from the first glance that “Captain Cool” was enjoying the day. The presence of the legend can boost the morale of the Indian cricket team players.
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A special guest on his special day, #MSDgoni is in the stands, supports #TeamIndia. π#ENGvIND 3rd T20I π LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/yjAvCACDPO
β Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 7, 2026
Shreyas Iyer is yet to register his first win as India’s captain
The Indian cricket team under newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer has been struggling since the start of the current UK tour. The team suffered a rare loss in the T20I series as Ireland beat the 2026 World Cup winners 2-0.
Shreyas Iyer is yet to register his first win as India’s captain as the team suffered their third consecutive defeat on tour as England cricket beat the Men in Blue in Manchester.
With MS Dhoni on the court, can Iyer and Co reverse the momentum to get their first win of the tour tonight? There will be a clear answer within a few hours.
England batted well in the first innings
In the match, Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first. The toss went in India’s favor and according to statistics, the teams batting second on the ground have the best winning percentage in their last matches.
England batted well in the first innings, securing a challenging 201 runs in 20 overs for 7 wickets. India will need to score 202 runs in 120 balls to win the game.
As the pitch looked friendly enough for the batsmen, the visitors will have a chance to surpass the first innings total, especially with Vaibhav Suaryavanshi playing in the eleven, opening the innings along with another explosive batsman, Abhishek Sharma.
