India’s historic 3-0 whitewash of England in the final ODI on Wednesday captured headlines, but it was a surprising moment during the celebrations that quickly went viral. As captain Rohit Sharma presented the winning trophy to Yashasvi Jaiswal, cameras spotted star batter Virat Kohli in the background, speaking on the phone.
While the rest of the team wore their official Team India jerseys, Kohli was seen in a practice top, seemingly engaged in a phone call. The identity of the person he was speaking to remains unclear, but the unexpected moment quickly caught the attention of fans and the internet.
Kohli ended the series with a composed 52 (55) in the third ODI. He had missed the series opener and struggled with just five runs in the second match, but his performance in the final game added to India’s dominant series win.
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, noting that they had responded well to the challenges posed by England. Despite individual setbacks like his own early dismissal, Rohit praised the squad’s consistency and the freedom given to players to express themselves on the field.
The team’s success under Rohit’s leadership adds to India’s growing legacy in home series wins, with this 3-0 whitewash marking their fourth clean sweep at home.
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