MS Dhoni Praises Gautam Gambhir After India’s 2026 T20 World Cup Victory

India won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, securing their third title and becoming the first team to defend the trophy successfully. Former captain MS Dhoni, present at the final, broke a two-year social media silence to congratulate the team and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for his 'killer smile' and intensity. Gambhir warmly responded to Dhoni's message, highlighting mutual respect between the two cricketing figures. Jasprit Bumrah was also lauded for his match-winning bowling performance.