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[ad_1] The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup match produced one of the most controversial events of the campaign after Angelo Mathews was given 'timed out'. It was Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan who appealed after the Sri Lanka all-rounder missed the 2-minute timeline to be ready for the next delivery of the over. Mathews even asked Shakib if he would consider withdrawing the appeal as the delay was down to a helmet issue, the Bangladesh captain outrightly refused, saying he doesn't want to.As Shakib reached the post-match press conference, most the of the questions he faced revolved around the Mathews incident. Shakib delved into the details, revealing that it was one of his teammates who brought up the idea of appealing for 'timed out'.Even when conversations with the umpire and Ma...

[ad_1] Angelo Mathews during Sri Lanka's Cricket World Cup 2023 match© AFPVeteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket. The incident took place during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Monday and it resulted in a massive controversy. Several fans and experts were of the opinion that Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan should have withdrawn his appeal and upheld the 'spirit of cricket'. However, there were some who came in support of Bangladesh and pointed out that the dismissal was in accordance to the law of the sport. Delhi Police also took the opportunity to put their own spin on the controversy as they came up with an unique road safety message on social media."Delhitees! we hope ...

[ad_1] The 'timed out' dismissal of Angelo Mathews, a first in the 146-year old history of international cricket, has divided the cricket world. The appeal for 'timed out' against the former Sri Lanka captain was done by Bangladesh skipper Shakib  Al Hasan. The incident happened during the 25th over when Angelo Mathews came at the crease after the fall of the fourth wicket. However, visuals showed his helmet strap came off as he was preparing to face the ball. The umpires deemed that he had taken more than two minutes, by which a batter should be ready to face the ball.While former cricketers like Gautam Gambhir and Dale Steyn were unhappy with the appeal, ex-India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that Shakib Al Hasan was brave enough to to take the call.In a long post on X (formerly Twitter...

[ad_1] Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Monday called Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via 'time out' as "disgraceful" and said it had left him in "complete shock". Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket as Bangladesh officially knocked Sri Lanka out of the World Cup with a three-wicket win in a dramatic match which was held amid severe air pollution here on Monday."I haven't done anything wrong. I had two minutes to get ready which I did but there was an equipment malfunction and I don't know where commonsense (had) gone. It was disgraceful from Shakib and Bangladesh," Mathews said during the post-match press conference."If they want to play cricket like that, stoop to that level, it is something wrong drastically. If I got late, past my two ...

[ad_1] The 'Spirit of Cricket' question came into the picture once again as rare incident happened at the Cricket World Cup. In a match in Delhi, Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be timed out. In the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup match, Angelo Mathews was left stunned as rival skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed for 'timed out'. It all started when Angelo Mathews came in to bat in the 25th over, being bowled by Shakib Al Hasan. The former Sri Lanka captain soon realised that the strap of his helmet was not alright.As he waited for the right helmet, Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a timed out. Angelo Mathews was absolutely livid. He pleaded with the umpires but Shakib Al Hasan did not withdraw his appeal. The dismissal made Angelo Mat...

[ad_1] The Cricket World Cup was witness to a contentious moment during the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match in Delhi on Monday when Angelo Mathews was timed out. Most cricket fans would not have heard the term before, as Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be dismissed in that fashion. The former captain took more than two minutes to take strike and opposition skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed, which was upheld by the on-field umpire.Mathews came into bat after the fall of Sadeera Samarawickrama in the 25th over but was unable to secure his helmet strap tightly enough, an action which delayed the resumption of play. Following the Bangladesh appeal, the umpires held a lengthy discussion with the players including Mathews.They ruled Mathews to be out and the 36-...