In the 2024 T20 World Cup second semifinal on Thursday at Providence Stadium in Guyana, England lost to India by 68 runs, and Shoaib Akhtar was furious with the cricket team for winning the toss and choosing to bowl first.

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It is said that Einstein advised England to win the toss and pursue the scientists they have, but this is not how it really happened.

A lineup that includes Jasprit Bumrah and three spinners: Axar, match-winning Kuldeep, and Ravindra Jadeja. “So who advised you to win the toss and chase against India?” Shoaib said. “Kisne aapko mashvara diya ke India ke khilaaf toss jeet ke aap doosri batting kar lein.”

He went on, “I don’t think that was a good decision.”

“I’m thrilled to see India win; they are a deserving team with a strong batting lineup.I’ve been stating for a while now that there isn’t a batsman like Rohit Sharma, followed by Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.

By all means, these three batsmen—among whom is an all-rounder (Hardik)—can win you a game, Shoaib said.

Following the captain’s innings of 39 balls for his 32nd T20I fifty, and with the help of Suryakumar Yadav’s 47 off 36 balls, India managed to post a competitive 171/7 on a tacky pitch. Afterwards, England collapsed as they were bowled out for 103, and Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel’s outstanding spells of three wickets apiece ensured that India would face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

Jos Buttler, the captain of England, rejected the idea that their choice to bowl first after winning the toss affected the outcome.

I didn’t think the weather would change so drastically with the rain in the area. Think not that it really did. They outclassed us. They scored higher than expected. After the game, he said, “I don’t think that toss was necessarily the difference between the teams.”

Jos Buttler, the captain of England, rejected the idea that their choice to bowl first after winning the toss affected the outcome.

I didn’t think the weather would change so drastically with the rain in the area. Think not that it really did. They outclassed us. They scored higher than expected. After the game, he said, “I don’t think that toss was necessarily the difference between the teams.”