In many ways, Sunday’s Indian Premier League Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals clash at Wankhede Stadium was the greatest match in the tournament spread over seven years. Unbelievable games like these remind followers of the sport that cricket indeed is a game of glorious uncertainties.

However, minutes after Mumbai Indians’ wicketkeeper batsman Aditya Tare hit Royals’ pacer James Faulkner over square leg for six to win the match, cricket’s so-called enthusiasts gave their ‘fixed’ verdict on social media. It is a pity that every close game and against-all-odds performance are now deemed ‘fixed.’