Former captain MS Dhoni was spotted watching the third T20I between England and India from the hospitality box at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday,
July 7. It was a special occasion for the former captain, who was celebrating his 45th birthday on that day of the game.
In a video shared by Star Sports, Dhoni was seen enjoying the game in an informal setup. Unfortunately for the wicketkeeper-batter, India suffered a heavy 125-run defeat on his special day.
The video of MS Dhoni watching the T20I between England and India can be seen below:
𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧. 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚.
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 7, 2026
A special guest on his special day, #MSDhoni is in the stands, supporting #TeamIndia. 🙌#ENGvIND 3rd T20I 👉 Streaming LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/yjAvCACDPO
It is not too often that Dhoni comes to watch a cricket match where he is not involved. The legendary captain was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad during the 2026 Indian Premier League but missed the entire season through injury. Despite being a member of the team, he did not turn up for any of the CSK matches until the last home game, making his appearance at Trent Bridge a rare anomaly.
At the age of 45, it is safe to assume that Dhoni is close to pulling down the curtains on his long and illustrious career. However, he still remains an active member of the Chennai-based franchise and has not officially announced his retirement from the game.
India, meanwhile, suffered their fourth consecutive defeat on their T20I tour to Europe. After losing 2-0 to Ireland, the Men in Blue have now been defeated twice by England in the five-time series. Shreyas Iyer's side will have to win both of their remaining matches to level the series.
