MS Dhoni Sends WhatsApp Congratulatory Message to Smriti Mandhana After India’s Women’s World Cup Victory

After India’s historic win in the 2025 Women’s One-Day World Cup, former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni sent a personal WhatsApp message to opening batter Smriti Mandhana to congratulate the entire team. Dhoni revealed that he only had Mandhana’s number in his contacts and used the platform to acknowledge the players’ achievement.

Mandhana, who was present at a promotional event with Dhoni, shared that she was delighted to receive the message. She noted that Dhoni, who is not known for frequent phone use, took the time to reach out and commend the squad.

In his message, Dhoni highlighted the significance of the triumph for the future of Indian women’s cricket, stating that the win would inspire upcoming generations and reshape how young girls view the sport as a profession.

The gesture underscores the camaraderie between the men’s and women’s teams and reflects Dhoni’s continued support for the development of cricket in India.