Shubman Gill ends toss losing streak
After facing six consecutive losses at the toss since assuming the role of India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill finally turned the tide on Friday. He won his first toss and chose to bat against the West Indies in the second Test held in New Delhi. This victory at the toss, a routine event for many captains, held special meaning for the 26-year-old, prompting Indian fans to celebrate this achievement online.
Fans Celebrate Gill’s Milestone
Social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages, memes, and heartfelt posts from fans who viewed this moment as the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket. One user on
Gill’s Decision to Bat First
During the toss, a composed Gill explained that opting to bat first was an obvious choice given the pitch conditions. He stated, “The wicket looks good; we want to pile on the runs. Consistency is key to maintaining performances. Captaincy hasn’t changed me much; I enjoy the added responsibilities. I see a very exciting future ahead.”
Team Updates: India and West Indies
India has retained the same playing XI that previously defeated the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs in Ahmedabad, marking a strong start to Gill’s captaincy. In contrast, the West Indies made two changes to enhance their batting and pace attack, introducing Tevin Imlach and Anderson Phillip in place of Brandon King and Johann Layne.
Playing XIs for the 2nd Test
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.
Fan Reactions to Gill’s First Toss Win
Fans expressed their excitement over Gill’s first toss victory, with one tweet stating, “7th time’s the charm for Captain Gill!” Another user humorously noted, “Wait… Gill actually won a toss? History has been made, folks!” The atmosphere in the dressing room was jubilant, with many hoping that this newfound luck would carry through the match.
