KL Rahul Ends India's 20-Match Toss Jinx with Analyst's 'Left-Hand Spin' Trick

Standby ODI skipper KL Rahul finally brought an end to India’s astonishing 20-match losing streak in ODI tosses during the series decider against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. The streak, which began after the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final, was broken on Saturday, much to the relief and amusement of the team and fans.

Rahul revealed that the successful toss was the result of following unconventional advice from team analyst Hari Prasad Mohan. Hari suggested that Rahul spin the coin with his left hand while crossing the fingers on his right hand. Rahul admitted he chose this method over a different opinion offered by Virat Kohli, stating he was happy to try anything after such a long run of bad luck.

The decision to field first after winning the toss paid immediate dividends, as India’s bowlers restricted South Africa to 270, setting the stage for a series-clinching victory. The lighthearted moment and subsequent win provided a much-needed boost for the team heading into the upcoming T20I series.