Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir slammed the Bangladesh cricket team for the controversial timed-out dismissal of Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews in the ODI World Cup match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Mathews got his name in an unwanted record book by becoming the first batter to get out ‘timed-out’ in international cricket.
The veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder took more than two minutes to take strike and opposition skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed, which was upheld by the on-field umpire.
According to article 40.1.1 of the ICC playing conditions for the 2023 World Cup, “After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within two minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.” Article 40.1.2 says: “In the event of an extended delay in which no batter comes to the wicket, the umpires shall adopt the procedure of Law 16.3 (ICC Match referee awarding a match).
Gambhir wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter and termed the incident as pathetic.
“Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews,” Gambhir posted.
Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 6, 2023
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn also reacted and wrote, “Well, that wasn’t cool.”
Well, that wasn’t cool ⏰— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 6, 2023
Former India batter S Badrinath also shared his opinion and wrote, “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.”
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
Michael Vaughan, who is known for his witty humour on X and wrote, “Timed OUT for helmet issues .. that’s a new one .. #CWC2023.”
Timed OUT for helmet issues .. that’s a new one .. #CWC2023— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 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
Mathews came into bat after the fall of Sadeera Samarawickrama in the 25th over but was unable to secure his helmet 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.
The vastly-experienced Mathews was playing in his 225th one-day international on Monday in a career which has yielded 5,900 runs and 122 wickets.
He has also played 106 Tests and 78 Twenty20 internationals.
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