India finally had something to cheer about before the start of play in the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first, marking his first successful toss since taking over the leadership a few months ago. The young skipper had endured a rough streak, losing all five tosses on the England tour and the opening Test against the West Indies. This small victory was a moment of relief and amusement for both Gill and his teammates.
Gill’s record had become a talking point among fans and pundits, as he had joined New Zealand’s Tom Latham in holding the joint-second record for most consecutive toss losses to start a captaincy tenure. So, when the coin finally landed in his favor, it was not just a win — it was the end of an oddly persistent streak. The light-hearted mood that followed on the field showed how much the team had been waiting for this moment.
After completing the toss ceremony with Murali Kartik on Friday, Gill walked back towards his teammates, who were in the middle of their warm-ups. The first to greet him was bowling coach Morne Morkel, who congratulated the skipper with a firm handshake and a grin. But what followed was even more entertaining, as a few senior players decided to have some fun at their captain’s expense.
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Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah quickly surrounded Gill, throwing their arms around him and playfully tugging him in celebration. Their laughter echoed across the ground as they teased their skipper for finally getting lucky with the coin toss. The camaraderie and joy reflected the team’s light atmosphere despite the pressure of the series.
Even head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, couldn’t help but crack a smile at the scene. Watching his players celebrate something as trivial as a toss win, Gambhir appeared to share in the fun, laughing along with the group. It was a refreshing sight — a brief but heartwarming reminder that even in professional cricket, moments of pure joy and team spirit make the game truly special.