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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.
No sportsman ship shown by Bangladesh team.#AngeloMathews #BANvsSL #Shakib pic.twitter.com/eKprOZgN1o
— CrickFlicks (@CrickFlicks) November 6, 2023
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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.
Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 6, 2023
Well, that wasn’t cool ⏰
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 6, 2023
Angelo made his crease then his helmet strap broke. How is that timed out? I'm all for timed out if he doesn't make his crease but this is ridic. No different then a batsman getting to the crease then taking 3 minutes to face up 🤦🏽♂️#cricketworldcup
— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) November 6, 2023
Just when you have seen everything in cricket this #CWC2023 keeps giving. The first timed out International batter, is Angelo Matthews. Huge discussions occurred, it felt like a court of law with him pleading his case.
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) November 6, 2023
Spirit of the game should remain high always. @Angelo69Mathews @BCBtigers @Sah75official @ICC #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/MFl5ErQQWQ
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 6, 2023
Timed OUT for helmet issues .. that’s a new one .. #CWC2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 6, 2023
If I was #Shakib I would not have appealed as a Captain and I would have broken more than just a helmet if I was #AngeloMathews #SLvsBan
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 6, 2023
Yes rules are rules, but there is a term called "Spirit of Cricket" which applies on such situations. Bangladesh would have done a better thing had it given Angelo Matthews a margin.
One should trust in their abilities to win matches.#CWC23 | #BANvSL
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) November 6, 2023
Spirit of cricket long gone!! Eye opener for all batters from today onwards incase if it was not. Well within the rules to appeal. If Anjelo had informed Umpires & Shakib about wanting to change the helmet situation would have been different. #icccricketworldcup2023 #slvban
— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) November 6, 2023
