India cricket captain MS Dhoni celebrates turning 33 in Nottingham

Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni is celebrating his 33rd birthday in Nottingham. He is spending part of the day at Trent Bridge, preparing with his side for the first Test match against England, starting on Wednesday. It is unknown how the cricketer - whose full name is Mahendra Singh Dhoni - will spend the rest of the day, but it is likely to be in the city. Dhoni has received hundreds of well wishes on social media, including some from fellow players. Batsman Virat Kohli Tweeted: "Happy birthday Dhoni bhai. Have a good one :)"

Happy birthday Dhoni bhai. Have a good one :)

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2014

In response to the messages, Dhoni Tweeted: "Thanks a lot everyone for all ur good wishes."

Thanks a lot everyone for all ur good wishes.

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) July 7, 2014

Dhoni has hero status in his home country. Millions of viewers in India and other parts of the world will tune into their TV sets to watch the game at Trent Bridge.