Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 40 on July 7, apparently decided to get a new look, courtesy celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim.

MSD opted for a faux-hawk cut with a razor-sharp beard.

Aalim shared pictures on Instagram featuring Mahi's uber cool avatar and wrote: 'Legend Dhoni Sports A Dashing Look. Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut & beard for our legend.'

All photographs: Kind courtesy Aalim Hakim/Instagram