Watch: Dhoni mobbed by fans on 45th birthday

Former India captain MS Dhoni once again showed why he remains one of the most loved cricketers in the world. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter was mobbed by hundreds of fans while leaving Trent Bridge after the third T20I between India and England on his 45th birthday.

Videos shared on social media showed Dhoni making his way through a huge crowd under tight security as excited fans cheered, waved, and tried to take selfies with him. Calm as ever, the former India captain acknowledged the supporters with a smile and a wave before heading to his car.

The heartwarming scenes came shortly after India suffered a crushing 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I. While it was a disappointing day for the visitors on the field, Dhoni's birthday appearance outside the stadium became one of the biggest talking points and quickly went viral on social media.

Watch the viral moment here:

Fans swarm Dhoni outside Trent Bridge moments after India's record 125-run humiliation

The scenes unfolded shortly after India's crushing 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. Chasing a massive target, the visitors suffered a dramatic batting collapse and were bowled out for just 76 runs, handing England one of their biggest T20I victories over India.

Dhoni had made a surprise appearance at Trent Bridge to watch the match from the stands on his 45th birthday. His visit delighted fans, many of whom had gathered at the venue hoping to catch a glimpse of the former India captain.

As soon as the match ended and Dhoni walked out of the stadium, hundreds of fans surrounded him. They cheered his name, tried to take selfies, and followed him as he made his way to his car under heavy security. The videos quickly went viral on social media, with fans celebrating the legendary cricketer despite India's disappointing defeat.

"I'm old now, my beard has gone grey" — Dhoni's emotional birthday confession goes viral

Another video from Dhoni's visit to Trent Bridge also went viral on social media. The clip appears to show the former India captain smiling and gesturing to fans while saying, "I'm old now, my beard has gone grey." However, the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified.

The moment quickly caught the attention of fans, with many sharing the clip across social media on Dhoni's 45th birthday. If genuine, the light-hearted remark reflects the legendary cricketer's humble and cheerful personality.

Although Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020, he remains one of the biggest names in Indian cricket. The former Chennai Super Kings captain continues to be associated with the franchise, but he missed the 2026 IPL season due to a calf injury.

Archer, Tongue wreck India for 76 as Shreyas Iyer remains winless; England Lead 2-0

India suffered a crushing 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge after a disastrous batting performance while chasing 202. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first, but England made the most of the opportunity.

England posted 201/7 in their 20 overs, thanks to Phil Salt's 70 off 44 balls. Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 41 from 24 deliveries, while Jos Buttler chipped in with a quick 36 off 21 balls. For India, Prince Yadav was the standout bowler with figures of 2/30 in four overs.

India's chase never got going as they lost five wickets inside the powerplay and were bowled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, their second-lowest total in T20Is. Josh Tongue claimed four wickets, while Jofra Archer picked up three. The 125-run loss is India's biggest defeat by runs in T20I history, and England now lead the five-match series 2-0.