Angelo Mathews was timed out in the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match. This is the first time that many has seen this kind of dismissal in cricket. Even the commentator Russel Arnold said on air that he has never witnessed this kind of dismissal in the cricket.
What is Timed Out in Cricket?
According to the ICC rule, a batter should be at the crease within 3 minutes of the dismissal. If he fails to do so due to any cause then he could be given timed out by the umpires if the opposition team makes an appeal.
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How was Angelo Mathews given Timed Out?
Angelo Mathews strolled out to the center at a leisurely pace that consumed a few minutes. However, he encountered an issue with his helmet as the strap was broken. Frustrated, he didn’t make it to the crease and had to call for a replacement. Shakib and the Bangladesh team, seizing the opportunity, appealed for a time-out, and the umpires had no choice but to follow the rules. Matthews attempted to plead his case with both the umpires and Shakib, but the former adhered to the regulations, and the latter was unyielding in their appeal. The tension between these two sides was palpable, and this incident only fueled the existing rivalry.
Kusal Mendis engaged in a conversation with Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha. The fourth umpire also joined in as they discussed the incident. Hathurusingha finds himself in a situation where there’s little he can do, even if he desired to, given that the game has already resumed with a new batsman at the crease. This incident is set to escalate the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to new heights.