After receiving a big compliment from MS Dhoni about his smile, India coach Gautam Gambhir decided to respond to his former captain and teammate on social media after the team’s win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Minutes after India clinched their third T20 World Cup title with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, legendary skipper MS Dhoni ended his long silence on social media with a touching message for head coach Gautam Gambhir. | IND vs NZ Final: Highlights | Scorecard |
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Dhoni, who watched the final from the VVIP stands alongside Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah, celebrated the triumph on Instagram in a rare post that quickly caught the attention of fans online. He said the smile suited Gambhir well at his post and also praised him for his intensity.
The Indian coach responded to Dhoni on his Instagram post by simply commenting that it was a great reason to smile and was happy to see his old teammate.
“And that’s a reason to smile, nice to see you!” Gambhir told Dhoni. Credit: Dhoni Instagram
Although social media often portrays Dhoni and Gambhir as having a strained relationship, both have repeatedly dismissed these speculations over the years through their public gestures and mutual respect.
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March 9, 2026 1:30 PM IST
