MS Dhoni's Instagram post about coach Gambhir goes viral
After winning the T20 World Cup 2026, Mahendra Singh Dhoni shared a special post on social media praising the team and head coach Gautam Gambhir..
Following India's historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, a moment off the field also captured everyone's attention. India won their third T20 World Cup title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Minutes after the victory, Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni shared a special post on social media, which instantly became a topic of discussion.
He made a humorous comment about Gambhir's smile and called Jasprit Bumrah a champion bowler. In the final, India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title
During the final match, Dhoni was seen sitting in the VVIP box, where Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah were also present. After the match, Dhoni congratulated the team on his official social media platform and specifically praised head coach Gautam Gambhir.
What Dhoni wrote in his post
Dhoni wrote, "Coach sahab, your smile looks great." In his message, Dhoni also praised the team's performance and the transformation it has seen over the past few days. He wrote that history has been made in Ahmedabad, and this victory is a proud moment for the entire country.
MS wrote, "History has been made in Ahmedabad. Heartiest congratulations to the team, support staff, and all the Indian fans around the world. It was a pleasure to watch you all play." Dhoni's "Coach sahab" address was directly directed at Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir is known for his strict and serious image, so Dhoni's comment about his smile after the win was widely discussed.
Bumrah was also given special praise
Dhoni also praised Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in his post, although he wrote it in a humorous manner.
Dhoni wrote, "It's better if I don't write anything about Bumrah... Champion bowler." It's worth noting that Dhoni is rarely active on social media. This post on Instagram has also come after several months.
India Sets a Major Record
In this match, India batted first and scored a mammoth 255 runs. Chasing a target of 256, New Zealand was under pressure from the start. The Kiwis tried to put up a strong fight, but were bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs.
