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“Last I saw India win a toss was when dinosaurs used to exist” – Fans react to India & Shubman Gill’s torrid luck at toss amid 1st IND vs SA 2025 Test

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Team India skipper Shubman Gill continued his unfortunate streak with the coin toss on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata on November 14.

Since taking over as India’s Test captain ahead of the England tour, the 26-year-old has been on the winning side of the coin toss only once in eight outings—the most recent being the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi. Despite this, Gill has largely enjoyed success on the field, with India winning four of the previous matches under his leadership.

The coin toss, however, has not been kind to him, even in the 50-over format. India lost all three tosses during Gill’s first series as ODI captain in the recent Australian tour.

Incidentally, this was the first time India lost a toss at home against South Africa in a Test match since 2010, at the same venue—Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The latest toss loss also marks India’s eighth defeat in their last nine outings across formats, dating back to the recent Australian tour.

Fans on X had much to say about Shubman Gill and India’s misfortune at the toss. Some notable reactions included:

– “The last time I saw India win a toss was when dinosaurs used to exist. Gill kab toss jeetega bhai,” one fan tweeted.

– Another expressed, “When India is playing, why even have a toss in the first place? Losing toss has become a norm now.”

– A hopeful fan quipped, “Only toss that I’m going to win is hopefully in the WTC finals.”

When asked about his torrid luck at the coin flip, Shubman Gill jokingly responded, “I think the only toss that I’m going to win is hopefully in the WTC finals.”

With the toss traditionally playing a crucial role in India, South Africa (Proteas) had no hesitation in batting first on what looked like a good surface.

This ongoing series marks South Africa’s first Test series in India since 2019. The Proteas are the current World Test Championship (WTC) champions, while Team India failed to qualify for the final of the 2025 edition for the first time in the tournament’s history.
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Does Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab’ have no OTT buyers?

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**Does Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab’ Have No OTT Buyers?**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Oct 03, 2025, 05:12 PM*

**What’s the Story?**

The digital rights deal for Prabhas’s upcoming film, *The Raja Saab*, is yet to be finalized. This delay has reportedly caused concern among the makers, who are actively seeking a lucrative offer for the film’s OTT rights.

**Budget Concerns: Top Platforms Reluctant to Splurge**

The production team has reportedly spent around ₹400 crore on *The Raja Saab*. However, top streaming platforms seem hesitant to invest heavily in acquiring the digital rights. They are reportedly playing hardball in negotiations, aiming to secure a lower price as the makers grow eager to close the deal.

Sources suggest, “The top platforms are not in the mood to shell out huge amounts on this horror comedy which has mostly Telugu nativity.”

**Marketing Strategy: Trailer Released to Generate Buzz**

To keep the film in the public consciousness and attract potential buyers, the makers recently released the trailer for *The Raja Saab*. While Prabhas enjoys a massive fan following worldwide, the film’s genre—a horror comedy, rather than an all-out actioner—is affecting its appeal among the wider audience.

*The Raja Saab* is slated to hit theaters on January 9, 2026.

**Film Insights: What to Know About ‘The Raja Saab’**

Directed by Maruthi, *The Raja Saab* has completed principal shooting except for one romantic song scheduled to be filmed in December. The movie has been in production for over two years and faced delays due to Prabhas’s injury and his busy schedule.

Alongside Prabhas, the film stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in lead roles.

Stay tuned for more updates as the film approaches its release date.
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