Toss to be Dropped From Test Cricket: Bishan Singh Bedi, Dilip Vengsarkar Against the Decision

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that they are thinking to scrap the toss from test cricket matches. Earlier today, Pakistani cricketer Asif Iqbal spoke against the idea of dropping the toss. Now Bishan Singh Bedi and Dilip Vengsakar also sound unhappy with the same and expressed their displeasure over the same.

While speaking to a newspaper Bishan Singh Bedi said, “Do away with the toss and? You know what… I really don’t understand this. I’m actually at a loss to make any sense. First of all, why would you even want to tinker with a century-long tradition?” Vengsarkar said, “As it is, a lot of interfering has already happened with the game of cricket, in terms of how it was played and where things stand today. Why not leave alone some things that have stood the test of time?”

Pakistani ex-cricketer Asif Iqbal too had a similar opinion. While speaking to a newspaper, Iqbal said, “No, I am not in favour of scrapping the toss. Every visiting team will also be hosting tours and will also be having the home advantage. To be the best and top team in the world ranking you need to win both at home and more importantly away from home." He also went on to say the excitement of the game will fizz out with the toss being dropped. "The excitement of making the right choice of team selection, batting or fielding first, the role of reading the wicket and the influence of weather... all these elements of surprise, doubts and knowledge will be taken away by erasing the toss,” he said.

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