Pat Cummins is dragged into WILD conspiracy theory that claims India is breaking the rules at the World Cup with a very sneaky move at the coin toss
- Some fans believe that India is bending the rules at tournaments
- The theory revolves around skipper Rohit Sharma’s coin toss
- Eagle-eyed fans contrasted his efforts with those of Pat Cummins
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has unknowingly been drawn into a wild conspiracy theory that claims India is cheating in the ODI World Cup.
The home side are unbeaten after ten matches and went into the final on November 19, having defeated brave New Zealand by 70 runs on Wednesday.
But Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s allegedly questionable behavior at the toss has left many cricket fans confused.
Numerous clips from eagle-eyed supporters on social media show Sharma throwing the coin so far before the match that the opposition skipper cannot see it landing.
Fans have jumped to the conclusion that he is doing this because the International Cricket Council is so keen for India to win the World Cup that they have instructed match officials to rule that India have won the toss even if the coin falls against the home team.
In Wednesday’s semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Kiwi captain Kane Williamson took the match referee’s word that he had lost the toss and did not watch the coin land.
Australian captain Pat Cummins has unknowingly been drawn into a wild conspiracy theory suggesting India cheated in the ODI World Cup
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s allegedly questionable behavior at the toss has left many cricket fans confused
India then plundered 4-397 from their 50 overs after winning the toss and batting, before bowling out New Zealand for 327.
Ny Breaking Australia is not suggesting any wrongdoing by Sharma, the BCCI or the ICC.
Former Pakistan Test bowler Sikandar Bakht is a believer and fueled the claims during a TV appearance.
“Can I give you a conspiracy theory?” he said. ‘At the time of the toss, Rohit Sharma tosses the coin well beyond the reach of an opposition captain.
‘So the leader of the opposition cannot check the call.’
In contrast, Cummins can be seen in other clips tossing the coin significantly lower than Sharma, allowing the opponent skipper to easily see the result.
Veteran Australian sports commentator Gerard Whateley called the situation surrounding India during the ODI World Cup ‘scandalous’
The left-field claims have not been publicly addressed by Sharma, the BCCI or the ICC, but with India also accused of switching the pitch ahead of their semi-final against the Kiwis, suggestions remain that the hosts are receiving favorable treatment , continue. .
Respected Australian sports commentator Gerard Whateley described the situation surrounding the India semi-final pitch as ‘disgraceful’.
“This is an international tournament, but it didn’t quite feel like it,” he said.
“It felt like a tournament in India for India and for India to win.
“When you are hosting your own Test series, it is one thing that the team has an influence on the preparation on the field. (But) it just shouldn’t happen at an international tournament.
“It’s so bold and confirms everything we know about field preparation in India. No matter how much denial there is about it.”