Virat, Dhoni and Rohit in One Frame Viral Edgbaston Photo Thrills Cricket Fans

Cricket fans were treated to a nostalgic moment during the first One-Day International (ODI) between India and England at Edgbaston , as a viral photograph brought together three of Indian cricket’s biggest icons, Virat Kohli , MS Dhoni , and Rohit Sharma in a single frame.

The image, which quickly spread across social media platforms after being shared from the JioHotstar broadcast, captured Dhoni watching the match from the stands while Kohli and Rohit were on the field. The rare sight of the trio together generated excitement among fans, many of whom viewed it as a reminder of a memorable era in Indian cricket.

The moment carried added significance as the Edgbaston encounter marked the first ODI since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final to feature Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah together in India’s playing XI. Both Kohli and Bumrah returned to the ODI setup for the series opener against England, making the occasion even more special for supporters.

Former India captain MS Dhoni , who retired from international cricket in August 2020 , attended the match as a spectator. His presence at the venue drew considerable attention, with several clips and photographs from the stands going viral online.

On the field, India made a winning start to the three-match series. Chasing a target of 259 runs , the visitors secured a comfortable six-wicket victory to take a 1-0 lead . Shubman Gill top-scored with 80 runs , while Axar Patel remained unbeaten on 57 and also starred with the ball by claiming four wickets . Washington Sundar contributed an unbeaten 52 , helping India complete the chase with 28 balls to spare .

The viral image and India’s emphatic win combined to make the July 2026 ODI at Edgbaston a memorable occasion for cricket fans.