MS Dhoni broke his social media silence to congratulate India and coach Gautam Gambhir after World Cup win.
Legendary former India captain MS Dhoni ended his long social media silence to congratulate the India national cricket team and head coach Gautam Gambhir after their historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
India scripted history by defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Dhoni, who rarely posts on social media, shared a special message that quickly caught the attention of fans across the cricketing world.
Dhoni’s Rare Social Media Post Praises Gambhir
The former India skipper took to Instagram shortly after the match to celebrate the team’s achievement and offer his praise to head coach Gautam Gambhir. Known for staying away from the spotlight, Dhoni’s rare post instantly went viral among fans.
In his message, the World Cup-winning captain highlighted Gambhir’s leadership and the team’s collective effort.
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“Coach Sahab smile looks great on you. Intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done,” the former Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter wrote.
“History gets created at Ahmedabad. Big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of the Indian Cricket Team worldwide. Such a pleasure to see all of you play.” he added.
Dhoni Present During India’s Knockout Matches
Dhoni was also spotted supporting the team during the latter stages of the tournament. The former captain attended India’s semi-final clash against the England cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
For the grand final in Ahmedabad, Dhoni was present at the stadium alongside Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah, where he was seen bringing the T20 World Cup trophy onto the ground shortly before the match began.
The iconic wicketkeeper-batter then watched the high-stakes encounter unfold from the VVIP box as India delivered a commanding performance.
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