Rohit Sharma, one of India’s finest captains and a proven match-winner, has found himself at the wrong end of luck when it comes to the toss. The Indian skipper has now set an unwanted record by losing 11 consecutive tosses in ODIs.
If that wasn’t enough, Team India’s streak extended to 14 consecutive toss losses on Tuesday (March 4) against AUstralia, making it the longest such streak in ODI history.
Winning the toss may give a strategic advantage in cricket, but it’s never a guarantee of success. However, losing the toss consistently can be frustrating, especially when conditions favor the team that gets to make the first call. Unfortunately for Rohit, the coin just hasn’t flipped in his favor for a long time.
Despite this bizarre streak, Rohit has taken the situation in his stride, often laughing off the misfortune. It’s clear that while luck hasn’t been on his side before the match starts, his leadership and batting prowess have ensured India remains competitive, regardless of the toss result. Recently, India got the better of Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy to reach the finals of the competition.
A Lighthearted Moment with Ravi Shastri
One of the most amusing moments involving Rohit Sharma’s toss woes came during India’s match against Pakistan in Dubai. After Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to bat first—taking advantage of the batting-friendly conditions—former India head coach Ravi Shastri had a fun interaction with Rohit.
Shastri, speaking to Rizwan, turned to Rohit and jokingly asked, “What have you decided?” before quickly realizing that Rizwan had actually won the toss. Rohit, ever the sport, responded with a smile, “Doesn’t really matter, they won the toss so we’ll bowl first.” His witty remark had fans and pundits chuckling, showing once again that he handles these setbacks with a sense of humor.
Can Rohit Break the Jinx in ICC CT 2025 final?
Cricket is a game of uncertainties, and while statistics suggest Rohit’s luck at the toss is historically bad, it’s bound to turn at some point. What matters most is that despite this streak, Team India has continued to perform well, focusing on execution rather than luck.
For now, the only thing Rohit and Indian fans can do is hope that when the next coin goes up, it finally lands in his favor in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zeland on March 9, Sunday.