'Rohit tosses coin far away so other captain can't see the outcome' - Sikandar Bakht makes bizarre claim after India's semi-final win
"At the time of the toss, Rohit Sharma throws the coin far from the range of any opposition captain. Thus, the opposition captain cannot go and cross-check about the call," Bakht said.
Former Pakistani cricketer Sikandar Bakht stirred controversy, alleging a peculiar tactic by India's captain Rohit Sharma in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final. Bakht claimed on a Pakistani TV channel that Sharma strategically threw the coin farther during tosses to secure favorable outcomes. His statement roused debate amidst the cricket world's accolades for India's resounding victory over New Zealand in the semi-final, injecting an unexpected twist into the tournament's narrative.
India showcased a stellar performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final, securing a commanding 70-run victory against New Zealand to secure their berth in the upcoming final. Captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat first after winning the toss proved advantageous, significantly contributing to India's success.
Bakht, doing a live show with a Pakistani News channel, criticised the coin toss process stating, "Can I be allowed a little mischief? At the time of the toss, Rohit Sharma throws the coin far from the range of any opposition captain. Thus, the opposition captain cannot go and cross-check about the call," Bakht said on the show.
Hasan Raza, the former Pakistan cricketer known for stirring controversies, recently made a serious claim regarding the Indian team's performance. He alleged that the Indian bowlers are getting an advantage due to specialized balls provided by the ICC and BCCI, enhancing their ability to swing the ball effectively. Raza has urged for an investigation into this matter, raising concerns about favoritism impacting the game's fairness.
Amidst the ongoing World Cup, several contentious claims have emerged. Before the India-New Zealand semi-final, allegations surfaced, suggesting the BCCI switched the Wankhede pitch to favor India, drawing criticism. Renowned Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar vehemently dismissed these rumors as baseless and nonsensical, shutting down any notion of bias affecting the game.
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