Mandhana says Dhoni sent WhatsApp message after 2025 World Cup win

Smriti Mandhana revealed that MS Dhoni sent her a WhatsApp message after India defeated South Africa in the Women's ODI World Cup final on November 2, 2025. Dhoni congratulated Mandhana on India's first ODI World Cup title and said he had her number saved from a commercial shoot. Mandhana said she was the only player in the team whose contact Dhoni had saved. She added that she was very happy to receive the message from Dhoni. The revelation came after India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament.