Thu Feb 13 04:55:28 UTC 2025: ## England Crumbles in 3-0 ODI Series Whitewash Against India

**Ahmedabad, India** – England suffered a humiliating 3-0 series defeat against India in their recent ODI series, culminating in a crushing 142-run loss in the final match in Ahmedabad. The defeat marks England’s 16th in their last 23 ODIs since the start of the 2023 World Cup, highlighting a significant slump in form for the once dominant team.

India posted a challenging 357/7, fueled by Shubman Gill’s magnificent 112, and half-centuries from Virat Kohli (52) and Shreyas Iyer (78). While Adil Rashid impressed with 4/64 for England, their batting lineup failed to deliver a competitive response.

Despite a promising start with a 50-run partnership between Phil Salt and Ben Duckett, England’s innings collapsed following the early dismissals of their openers. Tom Banton (38) and Gus Atkinson (38) were the top scorers for England in a dismal display that saw them bowled out for 215.

The match also saw an injury scare for Duckett, adding to England’s woes. Furthermore, post-match discussions centered around accusations of insufficient training during the tour, a claim refuted by captain Jos Buttler who explained that training sessions were reduced due to a congested schedule and multiple injuries.

“We’ve had a reasonably long tour, a few long travel days,” Buttler stated. “There have been a couple of times we’ve not trained but we’ve certainly done plenty of training throughout the tour.”

The series defeat leaves England with serious questions to answer ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, with their recent performances raising significant concerns about their readiness for the prestigious tournament. Their poor form and mounting injuries paint a bleak picture for the English team as they head home.

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