India`s ODI Triumph: Gill Shines in 3-0 Series Sweep

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India`s ODI series victory over England featured Shubman Gill`s stellar performance and raised injury concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy.

India has showcased its dominance in the ODI series against England, concluding with a resounding 3-0 sweep. The final match, held in Ahmedabad on February 14, 2025, saw India secure a commanding 142-run victory. Shubman Gill emerged as the star of the match, scoring a brilliant 112 off 102 balls, propelling India to a formidable total of 356 after being put in to bat.

England`s response started promisingly but quickly unraveled, collapsing to 214 all out in just 34.2 overs. Arshdeep Singh played a crucial role in dismantling the English batting lineup early on. Gill`s performance throughout the series was exceptional, finishing as the top scorer with 259 runs, including a century and two fifties, solidifying his status as India`s in-form batter.

An amusing moment from the victory celebrations went viral when the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, inadvertently left the trophy behind, necessitating a return to retrieve it. Looking ahead, the Indian squad is preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to commence on February 19 in Pakistan and Dubai. Due to security concerns, India`s matches will take place in the UAE, with a squad featuring five spinners: Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar. However, former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the selection, questioning the necessity of so many spinners in the squad, particularly in Dubai`s conditions.

Additionally, cricket legend Kapil Dev has highlighted the growing issue of injuries among Indian players, attributing it to the congested international schedule, with key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami currently sidelined.

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