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Dhoni's rare message to World Cup-winning women's team
30 Oct
Summary
- MS Dhoni sent a special congratulatory message to Smriti Mandhana.
- The Indian women's team won their first World Cup in 2025.
- Dhoni highlighted the impact of the win on women's cricket.
MS Dhoni, the captain who led India to the men's Cricket World Cup title in 2011, has sent a special congratulatory message to the women's team following their maiden Women's Cricket World Cup triumph in 2025. This historic victory came after the team overcame initial challenges, securing the trophy against the odds.
Smriti Mandhana, captain of the victorious women's team, revealed the special communication from Dhoni. She shared her happiness that he took the time to send a personal message via WhatsApp, acknowledging his generally private demeanor away from the sport. Dhoni himself explained his motivation, stating his desire to reach out and congratulate the team, recognizing the profound impact their win would have.
Dhoni further elaborated on the significance of the achievement, highlighting that the victory not only brought a major trophy home but also paved the way for future generations of women in cricket. He pointed out how this success would redefine perceptions of cricket as a profession for women. The final match saw India defeat South Africa by 52 runs, following a record-chasing semi-final victory against defending champions Australia.
