• Angelo Mathews was given out in a controversial manner during the Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka clash at ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Mathews had to walk back to the pavilion before facing a single ball as he was timed out.

Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn and others react to Angelo Mathews’ controversial dismissal – BAN v SL, ODI World Cup 2023
Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn and others react to Angelo Mathews' controversial dismissal (Photo Source: Twitter)

In a recent high-stakes encounter between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews etched his name in an unprecedented record as the first-ever batter to be timed out in international cricket.

The controversial dismissal of Angelo Mathews

The contentious incident unfolded at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, November 6.

Following the dismissal of Sadeera Samarawickrama by Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, an unexpected turn of events occurred when Mathews faced an issue with the strap on his helmet, necessitating a swift replacement. Amidst the commotion, Bangladesh skipper Shakib appealed for a time out dismissal of Mathews; the umpires soon intervened and instructed Mathews to leave the field, much to his visible frustration. The veteran cricketer responded by flinging his helmet in disbelief before engaging in a heated exchange with opposing captain.

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Cricket fraternity unhappy with the decision

The aftermath of this unprecedented incident has drawn significant attention from cricketing enthusiasts worldwide, further fuelling the discussions surrounding fair play and sportsmanship at the international level.

Reactions poured in from all corners of the cricketing world, with Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn, Usman Khawaja, Mohammad Hafeez and others having their say on the time-out dismissal of Mathews.

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