[Watch]: Virat Kohli’s Phone Call Creates Buzz Online During India’s Trophy Celebration

India delivered a resounding statement with a dominant 3-0 whitewash over England, securing a 142-run victory in the third ODI in Ahmedabad. This triumph not only reinforced India’s home supremacy but also marked Rohit Sharma’s fourth whitewash at home as captain—a record-breaking feat.

Third ODI Highlights: India’s 142-Run Victory

The final match in Ahmedabad saw India putting up a formidable total before their bowlers dismantled England’s batting lineup. Virat Kohli, after a lukewarm series, scored a well-compiled 52 off 55 balls, stabilizing India’s innings. Meanwhile, the bowlers executed their plans perfectly to ensure a commanding win.

With this 3-0 series win, Rohit Sharma became the first Indian captain to secure four whitewashes at home, surpassing legends like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, who had three each. This milestone solidifies Rohit’s leadership credentials in white-ball cricket.

Virat Kohli’s Mysterious Phone Call

Kohli had a mixed series, missing the opener, scoring only five runs in the second ODI, and concluding with a 52-run knock in the final match. However, his viral phone call during celebrations sparked curiosity among fans, as he was the only player seen wearing a practice top instead of the team jersey.

Captain @ImRo45 is presented the winners trophy by ICC Chairman, Mr @JayShah as #TeamIndia clean sweep the ODI series 3-0 👏👏

#INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/1XaKksydw9

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 12, 2025

England’s Struggles: What Went Wrong?

England’s batting collapses were a major concern throughout the series. Their inability to handle India’s disciplined bowling attack, coupled with inconsistent performances, led to their downfall. Mark Wood’s early dismissal of Rohit Sharma in the third ODI was a rare highlight in an otherwise forgettable campaign for England’s bowlers.

Rohit Sharma’s Post-Series Reflections

After the series, Rohit Sharma praised his team’s effort, emphasizing their adaptability and fearlessness. He stressed the importance of maintaining consistency while acknowledging that improvement is an ongoing process.

Indian skipper said, “It’s very, very pleasing. We knew there would be challenges, we came out well, responding to whatever was thrown at us. Credit to the bowler [Wood for his second-ball dismissal], the bowler is there to get you out, sometimes you are lucky that it misses the bat. I just nicked the ball second-ball, and couldn’t have done anything about that.”

Sharma further added, “I don’t see there was anything that we did wrong in this series. There are certain things we are looking at but I am not going to stand here and discuss about it. The players are comfortable having those chats. It is our job to keep some consistency within the squad and the communication is clear. In terms of skills, nothing I can discuss. Obviously a champion team wants to get better every game and move forward. We were very happy with the score. There is a bit of freedom in the squad to go out there and play the way you are supposed to play. The World Cup was a perfect example of that and we want to continue to do that, and build on that. There will be times things will not fall in place, but that’s okay.”