Ex-Pak Cricketer Accuses Rohit Sharma Of 'Fixing Toss', Suggests He Deliberately Throws The Coin Far

Sikander Bakht, the former Men in Green pacer, while speaking at a news channel seemed to suggest that India captain Rohit Sharma fixes toss.

Rohit Sharma of India and Kane Williamson of New Zealand take part in the coin toss alongside Match Referee Andy Pycroft (2R) during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Semi Final match at Wankhede Stadium on November 15, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

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There have been some shocking claims being made by ex-Pakistan cricketers on India's dominating performance in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. While earlier former Pakistan star Hasan Raza had alleged that the ICC is providing India different balls which is swinging more which is why India have been able to bowl better than any other team in the World Cup, this time around another bizarre claim has been made by an ex-Pakistani cricket star.

Sikander Bakht, the former Men in Green pacer, while speaking at a news channel seemed to suggest that India captain Rohit Sharma fixes toss. He even posted his bizarre conspiracy theory on social media.

"Very strange the way Rohit Sharma throw the coin at toss, far away, don’t let other Captains to see, compare to other Captains in the WC , any reason??  @BCCI @TheRealPCB @CricketAus @CricketSouthAfrica  #sikanderbakht #WorldCup23 #IndiaVsNewZealand @ImRo45 @ICC," Bakht tweeted.

Very strange the way Rohit Sharma throw the coin at toss, far away, don’t let other Captains to see, compare to other Captains in the WC , any reason?? @BCCI @TheRealPCB @CricketAus @CricketSouthAfrica #sikanderbakht #WorldCup23 #IndiaVsNewZealand @ImRo45 @ICC pic.twitter.com/KxhR2QyUZm

— Sikander Bakht (@Sikanderbakhts) November 15, 2023

Conspiracy Theory From Across The Border

"Can I give you a conspiracy theory? 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 had told Geo News.

The same has not gone down too well with some of the other former Pakistan cricketers.

"Who decides where the coin should land? It is just for sponsorship! I feel embarrassed," Wasim Akram reacted to the same on The Pavilion on A Sports.

"I can’t even… I don’t even want to comment on it," the former left-arm swing bowler added. Several former India crickerers including Aakash Chopa and Irfan Pathan also slammed Bakht for his remark.