ISPL 2 Introduction of 'Tip Top Toss' : A Fun Game with Controversies

The Indian Street Premier League has not only surprisingly changed from the traditional form but a bit amusing thing about upcoming cricket game is its 'Tip Top Toss' method. Out with the coin  in comes a game of foot shenanigans, as both commanders kick their heels in a playful competition. The new, fun idea has led to a significant amount of discussions regarding fairness and integrity in the sport.

Closer Look at 'Tip Top Toss'

' Tip Top Toss' is quite different from the usual coin toss; here, captains are turning round one by one trying to bring as much of his body as he can towards the opponent all the while shouting 'Tip' or 'Top' as ordered by the umpire. When this happens ends on and one of the captains' foot is ahead of the other, they decide to whom the toss is. The gaminess of the game was welcomed by a new and exciting syneasthetic pre-game ISPL 2 ritual.

 

 

 

 

 

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A Whiff of Nostalgia in Cricket

This for many of the players makes it a bit nostalgic as playing street cricket was an activity but with no organization fun as it is when done by children. The theme behind ISPL is to defend grassroot and gully cricket spirit, and the 'Tip Top Toss' just fits the bill. Critically acclaimed for the innovativeness and comic quotient that makes ISPL a totally different league compared to the age old cricketing domains.

The Pros v The Cons: Fun or Flawed?

Whilst cute, the 'Tip Top Toss' has also faced some bad press. One school of thought claims the toss should always be resolved purely by chance, such as international formats in which it's simply a flip of the coin to avoid bias and an unjust outcome. Another feels the fact that such an integral part to the game itself may cause trouble in close contests.So the debate enters shortly after numerous recent toss controversies in IPL. Some new camera angles had to be implemented to get the toss better and a better look especially for Mumbai Indians cap?tian Hardik Pandya who landed the coin in a suspicious manner leading to questions over transparency.

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