Wasim Akram Expresses Embarrassment Over the Controversial Rohit Sharma Coin Toss

Wasim Akram Expresses Embarrassment Over the Controversial Rohit Sharma Coin Toss

Former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht has sparked controversy by making a bizarre claim about the coin toss in the India vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup semi-final. Bakht claimed that Indian captain Rohit Sharma was deliberately throwing the coin far to win the toss. However, his claims were quickly dismissed by former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram.

Akram slammed Bakht for making “embarrassing” claims and questioned who decides where the coin should land. He stated that the mat used for the toss is just for sponsorship and expressed his embarrassment over the controversy. Akram’s sentiments were supported by former Pakistan captains Moin Khan and Shoaib Malik, who also dismissed Bakht’s claims.

In the semi-final match, Team India posted a massive total of 397/4 after opting to bat, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer smashing centuries. Mohammed Shami then took seven wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for 327, despite Daryl Mitchell’s impressive 134 and Kane Williamson’s 64.

As the cricket world praised the Indian team for their dominant performance, Bakht’s controversial claim about the coin toss caused a stir. However, with the quick response from Akram and other former Pakistan cricketers, it seems that the controversy has been put to rest.

The article concludes by mentioning that the topic of the coin toss controversy should not even be discussed, according to Shoaib Malik.