Watch: ‘It’s better to keep quiet’ – MS Dhoni’s cute reaction to Smriti Mandhana’s childhood picture goes viral

Former India captain MS Dhoni and current India women’s captain Smriti Mandhana attended Gulf Oil Lubricants’ 125th anniversary event in Mumbai. The two cricket stars spoke about different phases of their lives during the event.

During an interview session, Dhoni was asked to guess a childhood picture of Mandhana. His cute reaction and the way he responded to the question quickly caught everyone’s attention. The moment became a talking point among cricket fans.

Dhoni’s response, in which he said, “It’s better to keep quiet,” left fans amused and added a fun moment to the event. The video has since gone viral on social media, with fans enjoying the former India captain’s witty reaction. 

Watch the viral video here:

What happened: Dhoni’s ‘Better to Keep Quiet’ reaction to Mandhana’s childhood picture

Speaking at Gulf Oil Lubricants' 125th anniversary event in Mumbai, Smriti Mandhana and MS Dhoni shared some interesting moments from their lives. The two cricket stars attended the event and took part in an interview session where they discussed different experiences from their cricketing journeys.

During the session, Dhoni was asked to guess a childhood picture of Mandhana. The question led to a funny moment as the former India captain reacted to the picture with his trademark calmness. His response quickly caught the attention of the people present at the event.

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Dhoni's reply, "It's better to keep quiet," made the moment even more entertaining. His reaction amused fans and became one of the highlights of the event. The video later went viral on social media, with cricket fans enjoying the light-hearted exchange between the two Indian cricket stars.

What Dhoni said and how the moment unfolded

During the session, MS Dhoni was asked to guess the people in Smriti Mandhana’s childhood picture. Reacting to the challenge, he said, “But sometimes taking a wrong guess, it's better to keep quiet. I learned it, the hard way. But it's definitely something that has worked for me.” His response added a funny touch to the conversation.

Dhoni was then asked if he could recognise anyone in the picture. He replied, “One yourself for sure,” showing that he had recognised Mandhana. The conversation continued as they discussed the people in the photograph.

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Mandhana then revealed, “That's my brother Shravan.” She also explained, “And I think this was my first day of the secondary school.” The conversation gave fans a glimpse of Mandhana's childhood and Dhoni's witty sense of humour.

Fans react: How social media responded to the viral moment 

The video of MS Dhoni’s reply quickly spread across social media, especially on X. One popular post said Dhoni “chose the safest path” and guessed only one person in the picture, which was Smriti Mandhana herself. Many fans shared the clip and enjoyed how calmly he handled the question.

Fans also liked Dhoni’s honesty and humour. His line that keeping quiet is better than making a wrong guess matched his well-known calm and careful style. Many viewers said this is exactly how he behaves on and off the field, and they praised his sense of humour.

The moment also gave fans a sweet look at Mandhana’s childhood. She explained that the photo showed her with her brother Shravan on her first day of secondary school. This made the exchange feel warm and personal, and it became one of the most talked-about parts of the Gulf Oil Lubricants event.