Proposals to scrap the time-honoured tradition of a coin toss prior to test matches defy logic and should not be considered, according to several former South Asian cricket captains. "I'm actually at a loss to make any sense," former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi told Times of India newspaper. Former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal, however, is opposed to the idea which, he fears, would take excitement out of the game. "Every visiting team will also be hosting tours and be having the home advantage. The "elements of surprise, doubts and knowledge" would be taken away if the toss was discontinued, according to Iqbal.

Source: dna May 18, 2018 13:18 UTC