T20 WC: Gautam Gambhir responds to Dhoni's 'coach sahab' remark
What's the story
India won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating New Zealand in a high-octane final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The Men in Blue, who claimed a 96-run win, won a record third title. After the win, Team India drew praise from several eminent names from around the world. Among them was MS Dhoni, who hailed head coach Gautam Gambhir while highlighting the win. The two shared a heartfelt moment on social media.
Social media shoutout
'Coach sahab, smile looks great on you': Dhoni to Gambhir
Dhoni, known for staying away from social media's glamor, took the opportunity and wrote on Instagram: "History gets created at Ahmedabad,big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of Indian Cricket Team worldwide.such a pleasure to see all of u play." Hailing Gambhir, Dhoni wrote, "Coach Sahab smile looks great on u,intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done."
Response
'What a reason to smile'
Gambhir, who was celebrating the title win with the contingent, responded to Dhoni's comment with a simple yet heartfelt message: "And what a reason to smile, great seeing you." The cheeky exchange between the two former India stalwarts was a testament to their mutual respect and contributions to Indian cricket. Notably, Dhoni and Gambhir have been occasionally linked to reports of strained relations over the years.
Match highlights
India's historic win powered by a collective effort
India's journey to their third T20 World Cup title was nothing short of spectacular. In the final, the likes of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan powered India to a mammoth 255/5. New Zealand, in reply, was bowled out for just 159 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel were instrumental in this win, sharing seven wickets. Samson was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his phenomenal run.