MS Dhoni’s last Instagram post was back in 2024 but after Team India’s historic T20 World Cup 2026 victory on Sunday, forced the former India captain to take to the social media where he congratulated the team and also shared a special message for his former team-mate and current head coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir.
“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,” he posted after attending the final in which India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to win the trophy for an unprecedented third time.
“Coach Sahab smile looks great on u,intensity with smile is a killer combo, very well done.enjoy guys…BUMRAH ke baare mein kuch na likhoon tou hi acha hai.CHAMPION BOWLER (It’s better if I don’t write anything on Bumrah),” Dhoni posted on Instagram after India beat New Zealand in the final to win the T20 World Cup for a record third time.
After put in to bat on a batting-friendly track in Ahmedabad, India scored a record 255 for 5 with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan slamming half-centuries. Jasprit Bumrah then produced a brilliant spell of 4 for 15 to bundle New Zealand out for 159.
Dhoni and Rohit Sharma were in attendance for the semifinal against England in Mumbai, and the two T20 World Cup winning captains were also present for the finals in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Dhoni had led India to their first T20 World Cup victory in 2007 before Rohit Sharma-led side lifted the trophy in 2024.
