Faf du Plessis’ ‘coin flip’ gesture days after ‘toss-tampering’ theory sparks fresh debate, Cummins’ reaction unmissable

The incident involving Faf du Plessis and Pat Cummins during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) match on Monday has reignited fan theories about potential toss antics during the Mumbai Indians (MI) versus RCB clash in the previous week. The ongoing speculation stems from a viral video of the toss at Wankhede Stadium that showcased an unusual toss outcome.

The Wankhede Incident

The original toss controversy occurred during a match at Wankhede Stadium where MI captain Hardik Pandya flipped the coin for the toss. Instead of falling in front of him, the coin flipped over his head and landed behind everyone present at the toss. Match referee Javagal Srinath had to turn around to retrieve the coin. This peculiar occurrence sparked discussions on social media with fans alleging potential toss-tampering; however, there was no concrete evidence to support these claims.

Du Plessis and Cummins Conversation

Fast forward to the RCB vs SRH clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where RCB captain Faf du Plessis was seen conversing with SRH captain Pat Cummins moments before the toss. Du Plessis appeared to be describing the incident that occurred during the toss at Wankhede to Cummins. Cummins seemed visibly surprised by what du Plessis shared.

Social Media Reaction

The conversation between the two skippers went viral on social media, reigniting discussions and debates about the alleged toss-tampering incident during the previous match. Fans began talking about the incident once again, questioning the legitimacy of the toss and whether any irregularities occurred.

Match Details

Du Plessis ultimately won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match-up was significant for both teams as SRH were in a better position in the points table compared to RCB, who were struggling at the bottom with just one win in seven matches.

Team Changes and Plans

Du Plessis mentioned during the toss that the team had made changes to their line-up in an attempt to turn their fortunes around. Key players like Maxwell and Siraj were sitting out of the match, while Ferguson was brought into the team.

On the other hand, Pat Cummins revealed that SRH would maintain the same team as in the last match, citing their great wins and unpredictable conditions at the Chinnaswamy Stadium as reasons.

The conversation between du Plessis and Cummins sparked a renewed interest in the toss incident at Wankhede, highlighting the importance of transparency and fairness in cricket. While the exchange did not provide any concrete evidence of tampering, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and sometimes dramatic nature of the game. Fans will continue to closely follow future matches and tosses to ensure fair play on the field.