Mandhana Shares Dhoni’s Rare WhatsApp Congratulation After India’s ODI World Cup Win

On Nov 2, 2025, <b>India’s</b> women’s team won its first ODI World Cup, beating South Africa. Smriti Mandhana said <b>MS Dhoni</b> sent her a rare <b>WhatsApp</b> congrats—he rarely texts, but he had her contact saved. The win sparked nationwide cheers, yet women’s cricket still battles slow funding, uneven media, and bureaucratic delays. Dhoni’s gesture shows even icons must step in when the system stalls. Mandhana’s joy and Dhoni’s outreach highlight the need for faster support to sustain the sport’s momentum.