Gautam Gambhir Celebrates Historic T20 World Cup Win with MS Dhoni

Gautam Gambhir has made history by leading India to their third T20 World Cup title, becoming the first Indian coach to win two ICC championships. His heartfelt exchange with MS Dhoni, who congratulated the team on social media, highlights their long-standing friendship that spans over two decades. This article delves into their remarkable journey together, including their pivotal roles in past World Cup victories. Discover the details of this historic win and the bond between these cricket legends.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 9, 2026, 13:53 IST

Historic Victory for India at the 2026 T20 World Cup

Gautam Gambhir expressed his gratitude to MS Dhoni following India's remarkable achievement of clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup title, marking their third victory in this tournament's history. With this win, Gambhir made history as the first Indian coach to secure two ICC titles, following the Champions Trophy victory under Rohit Sharma's leadership. Dhoni was present at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where he proudly walked out with the trophy alongside Rohit Sharma before the match commenced. After the game, the 43-year-old took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message, congratulating the team and their support staff, while also acknowledging Gambhir's efforts. He wrote, "History gets created at Ahmedabad, big congratulations to the team and support staff and to all the fans of the Indian Cricket Team worldwide. Such a pleasure to see all of you play. Coach Sahab, your smile looks great on you; intensity with a smile is a killer combo, very well done. Enjoy, guys (it’s better if I don’t write anything about BUMRAH, CHAMPION BOWLER)." Gambhir responded to Dhoni's post with a simple yet impactful remark: 'And what a reason to smile, great seeing you!,' which quickly gained traction on social media.

A Long-Standing Bond Between Gambhir and Dhoni

Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni: A Friendship Spanning Over Two Decades

Gambhir and Dhoni's relationship extends back more than 20 years, during which they have formed numerous partnerships on the field. Their first appearance together was in 2004 when India 'A' toured Kenya for a tri-series against Pakistan 'A'. Gambhir played a pivotal role in the Dhoni-led teams that triumphed in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup, being the top scorer in the finals of both tournaments. Notably, during the 2011 final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Gambhir and Dhoni forged a crucial partnership of 109 runs for the fourth wicket, with Gambhir scoring 97 runs and Dhoni finishing with an unbeaten 91.