1st ODI: Shikhar Dhawan's body language was great even when he was not playing, says Virat Kohli

India vs England: Captain Virat Kohli said Shikhar Dhawan never let his work ethic slip even when he was not featuring in the playing XI and he was rewarded for the hard work during the 66-run win over England in Pune in the ODI series opener.

India captain Virat Kohli heaped rich praise on opener Shikhar Dhawan, lauding his work ethics even when he did not find a place in the XI in the limited-overs series against England. Dhawan roared back to form with a 106-ball 98 as he inspired India to a 66-run win against England in the ODI series opener on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan had lost his place in the T20I side after failing to get going in the first T20I. Dhawan warmed the benches as India scripted a 3-2 victory after coming back from behind in the T20I series. Despite stiff competition for spots in the playing XI, the team management trusted Dhawan with the second opener's role in the ODI XI as Virat Kohli confirmed on the eve of the series opener that the senior left-hander will open with Rohit Sharma. India vs England, 1st ODI: Report | Highlights