Image: Rohit Sharma consoled disappointed Virat Kohli with a handshake in third ODI / © The Indian Express
In the recently concluded ODI series between India and England, the Indian team dominated with a 3-0 whitewash, following their 4-1 victory in the preceding T20I series. Several players delivered standout performances, including Shubman Gill’s consistent batting and Rohit Sharma’s explosive innings in Cuttack. Fans were eagerly anticipating a strong performance from Virat Kohli, who had missed the first ODI and failed to make an impact in the second.
In the third ODI held in Ahmedabad, Kohli regained form, scoring a solid 52 runs off 55 balls. However, his innings were cut short by Adil Rashid, leaving him visibly disappointed as he walked back to the pavilion. In a widely shared video, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen consoling Kohli and shaking hands with him, demonstrating their strong camaraderie.
With both Kohli and Rohit finding form in the England series, India’s batting lineup looks promising ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament begins on February 19, and India will start their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The team will hope that their two senior batters continue their good run to boost their chances of securing a historic third Champions Trophy title.