Srinagar: Pakistan legends like Wasim Akram, Misbah ul Haq, Moin Khan and Shoaib Malik have lashed out at former Pakistan cricketet Sikandar Bakhts bizarre ‘coin toss’ conspiracy theory involving Rohit Sharma

India secured a comprehensive 70-run victory against New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup, securing its entry into the final.

Despite India’s brilliant win, an unusual remark emerged from across the border in Pakistan, courtesy of former Pakistan cricketer Sikander Bakht. Former Pakistan cricketer suggested that the opposing captain can’t see where the coin is landing.

“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 was quoted as saying on a Pakistan news channel.

While fans laughed out this bizzare theory, former Pakistani cricketers like Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik expressed their anger and embarassment.

“Who decides where the coin should land? It is just for sponsorship! I feel embarrassed,” Akram reacted as a fan asked the question about the same on The Pavilion on A Sports.

“I can’t even… I don’t even want to comment on it,” Akram further said.

Moin Khan, meanwhile, insisted that Bakht is creating a “fuss” out of nothing. “He is mistaken, just creating a fuss. Every captain has a different way of tossing the coin,” said the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter.

Shoaib Malik said, “This shouldn’t even be discussed.”