Confusion over the toss during Sunday’s India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium sparked controversy and allegations of unfair play. At the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur flipped the coin while Pakistan captain Fatima Sana appeared to call “tails.” However, toss presenter Mel Jones and match referee Shandre Fritz announced that the call was “heads.” The coin landed on heads, and the officials declared Pakistan the winner of the toss. Sana immediately chose to bowl first. The incident prompted a backlash online, with fans accusing officials of a blunder that unfairly favored Pakistan. Several video clips circulating…
Toss controversy erupts in India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo
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