MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva turns 9

Pratidin Bureau

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva celebrated her 9th birthday on Tuesday, February 6

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

Born on February 6th, 2015, Ziva Dhoni arrived in the world during a period when her father was representing India in the Cricket World Cup down under in Australia and New Zealand.

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

This was an emotional time for MS Dhoni as he was playing an international tournament while becoming a first-time father miles away

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

Ziva's arrival brought immense joy to the Dhoni household, and she quickly became the apple of their eyes, loved and adored by millions across the nation.

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

The journey of her parents, MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni, is nothing short of a fairy tale

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

Both from Ranchi, Jharkhand, the first met in 2007 during a cricket match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

On July 4th, 2010, MS Dhoni and Sakshi tied the knot in a private ceremony attended by only a few close friends and family

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google

The couple since then has led a blissful married life, with Ziva's arrival in 2015 adding an extra spark

MS Dhoni's daughter Ziva | Image: Google