New Zealand raises issue with Rohit Sharma’s coin toss in World Cup semi final

In a recent development, New Zealand has expressed concern over Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s coin toss in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, according to sources.

Throughout the World Cup, the way in which Rohit flipped the coin allegedly raised concerns within the New Zealand players. Kane Williamson, captain of New Zealand relied on the judgment of the match referee at the coin toss, since the coin had fallen a few meters away. The match referee quickly decided that India had won the toss, prompting Team India to bat first and record a daunting total of 397-8 in 50 overs, and defeating New Zealand by 70 runs.

Regarding this matter, former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht said Rohit Sharma purposefully tossed the coin far away to prevent New Zealand’s skipper from witnessing the conclusion of the coin toss. According to Bakht, Rohit’s coin toss was intentionally placed in order to keep the opposing captain in the dark about the outcome.

It is noteworthy that previously claims of BCCI switching pitches for the benefit of Indian bowlers began to circulate before the the semi-final in Wankhede stadium. This, combined with Rohit Sharma’s toss, creates an unfavorable image of the BCCI.