A controversy erupted during the toss of the Ind vs Pak Women’s World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana called ‘tails,’ but presenter Mel Jones announced ‘heads.’ The match referee, Shandre Fritz, did not notice the mistake and allowed Pakistan to win the toss. The moment left players and fans surprised, sparking a wide discussion about how such errors can go unnoticed in major matches.
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Despite the toss confusion, India played strongly on the field. Pakistan opener Sidra Amin’s record-breaking innings could not stop India, as spinners led by Deepti Sharma helped secure an 88-run win. The Indian women’s cricket team and Pakistan also skipped handshakes after the match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
