World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews Becomes the First Cricketer in History to be out on Timed Out
World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews Becomes the First Cricketer in History to be out on Timed Out
Angelo Mathews has been timed out. It is the first-ever timed-out dismissal in international cricket (men/women). Has happened only six times before in any format, all in first-class cricket
Angelo Mathews tried to tell Shakib Al Hasan that delay happened due to helmets, but Shakib refused to take his appeal back.
The laws state a new batter needs to be ready to face their first ball within three minutes of arriving. Mathews wasn’t.
For clarity, Mathews had walked into the field within those three minutes, but as he was walking in, he found the strap of his helment wasn’t working properly so he asked for a new one and that was the reason for the delay.
Bangladesh appealed. Mathews tried to talk to Shakib. Shakib responded pleasantly enough but did not withdraw the appeal. The decision’s made now.
But SL aren’t happy. Mathews threw his helmet away in disappointment as he walked back. Mendis was seen talking to the Bangladesh coach and former SL player Chandika Hathurusinghe about it, about the helmet not working properly.
Waqar Younis from the commentary box says “this is not good for the game. It is against the spirit of cricket”