NB Explains | Angelo Mathews, first international cricketer to be 'timed out'; Know what it is-

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews scripted an unwanted record as he became the first-ever batter to be timed out in the history of international cricket during the World Cup 2023 group match against Bangladesh in New Delhi.

 

 

Mathews came in to bat after Shakib had dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama, who had scored 41 off 42 balls. But Mathews had to walk back without even facing a ball. The experienced Sri Lanka all-rounder called out for another helmet, which took time, and the Bangladesh team appealed to the umpire.

 

 

 

 

 

This incident happened after the strap of Mathews' helmet broke as he walked to bat and the Sri Lankan all-rounder wanted it to be changed, and out came the other one. While he waited for a replacement, Shakib filed an appeal, and Mathews was given out. There was little the umpires could do once Shakib opted to support the verdict.

 

He was then seen having an impassioned debate with umpires Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth, saying that he had a problem with the helmet strap, but he was asked to leave the field.

 

Mathews was forced to leave the field, and was visibly annoyed by the mode of dismissal. He kicked the helmet in frustration as he passed out of the playing area.

 

Debates started to erupt as a section of fans, veteran players were not happy with the call and believes it was against the spirit of the game, however some argue it is in the rule book and Bangladesh have every right to put in an appeal there, and the umpire ruled it in their favor.

 

40.1.1 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 the other batter must be ready to receive the next ball within 3 minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.

 

40.1.2 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 (Umpires awarding a match). For the purposes of that Law the start of the action shall be taken as the expiry of the three minutes referred to above