A funny look at the finals re-toss drama (Mumbai)

What was behind the the bizarre toss that was won by Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara in his second attempt before the start of the World Cup final?

The Back Page panel take a humourous poke at the drama. Match referee Jeff Crowe couldn’t hear Sangakkara’s initial call due to crowds noise and called for a re-toss. India won the finals to take the 2011 World Cup.

Mumbai, Apr 2011


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