Shubman Gill Ends Toss Curse in 7th Test; Gambhir & Bumrah's Epic Reaction Goes Viral

It finally happened. After six straight losses, Indian Test captain Shubman Gill walked out for the toss in New Delhi on October 10, 2025, and the coin finally landed in his favor. You could almost feel the collective sigh of relief from the entire Indian camp.

But for head coach Gautam Gambhir and star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, it was pure comedy. The moment the toss went Gill’s way, cameras caught Gambhir and Bumrah absolutely bursting into laughter in the dugout. They couldn’t contain themselves. And they weren’t alone. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja joined in on the celebration too.

Dugout Banter Goes Viral

Look, losing six tosses in a row is tough. Five during the England tour and another one in the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. Had Gill lost this one, he would’ve equaled a pretty unwanted record held by former New Zealand captain Bevan Congdon for most Tests captained without a single toss win. So yeah, the relief was real.

But the reaction was priceless. Gambhir later joked that Bumrah had already marked his run-up, fully expecting to be bowling first again. Bumrah, laughing, agreed and even threw Mohammed Siraj’s name into the mix. It was a moment that showed the incredible camaraderie in this squad.

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Expert Analysis

This wasn’t just about luck. Winning the toss on a New Delhi pitch gave India a massive advantage. Gill didn’t hesitate for a second. He chose to bat first, keeping the playing XI unchanged from their dominant performance in the first Test. It was a clear statement of intent. Put runs on the board and put the pressure squarely on the West Indies.

Social Media Storm

Of course, the internet exploded. Clips of Gambhir and Bumrah’s reaction went viral within minutes. Fans couldn’t get enough of the lighthearted moment, with memes and posts celebrating the end of Gill’s toss ‘curse’. It became one of the biggest talking points of the day, even overshadowing the cricket for a while.

Key Takeaways

Shubman Gill won his first toss as Test captain in his seventh match.
Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah’s hilarious, celebratory reaction went viral.
Gill nearly equaled an unwanted record for most consecutive toss losses from the start of a captaincy career.
India chose to bat first and dominated Day 1, scoring an imposing 318/2.
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 173, with Sai Sudharsan adding 87.

India Capitalizes Big Time

And boy, did they make it count. Opting to bat first was the right call, and India’s openers proved it. By the end of Day 1, the scoreboard read a massive 318 for the loss of just two wickets. The charge was led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who played a stunning innings to remain unbeaten on 173. He was brilliantly supported by Sai Sudharsan, who scored a solid 87.

There was even another funny moment when Gill collided with West Indies wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, prompting Jaiswal to playfully perform a mock concussion test on his captain. It’s clear the mood in the camp is sky-high.

With India in such a commanding position, you have to wonder, was this toss the turning point that seals the series? What do you think?