Dhoni explained that Mandhana was the only player from the Indian women's team whose phone number he had saved. MS Dhoni, India's men's Cricket World Cup 2011-winning captain, sent a special congratulatory message to Smriti Mandhana after the latter lifted the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2025. A special congratulatory message from MS Dhoni became an unforgettable moment for Smriti Mandhana after India created history by winning their maiden Women’s ODI World.