Netizens are very angry at Shakib because Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews became the first player to be ‘timed out’.
1 min read 11/07/2023, 12:30 AM IST
During the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket match, a historic moment occurred in International Men’s Cricket when Sri Lankan player Angelo Mathews was given out due to a “timed out” dismissal. The incident took place in the 25th over after Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama, prompting Mathews to step up to bat. However, Mathews took a little extra time to prepare and adjust his helmet, which led Shakib to appeal for a “timed out” dismissal. After a thorough discussion among the umpires, Mathews was eventually sent back to the pavilion, creating a talking point for cricket enthusiasts worldwide and adding an intriguing twist to the match.
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Furthermore, the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) rule states that the incoming batter must be ready to receive the ball or for the other batter to be ready for the next ball within 3 minutes of the dismissal or retirement, unless Time has been called. If this condition is not fulfilled, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.
However, rule 40.1.2 provides a provision in the event of an extended delay where no batter comes to the wicket. In such cases, the umpires will follow the procedure of Law 16.3, which involves awarding a match. The expiration of the mentioned 3 minutes is considered as the start of the action for the purpose of this Law.
This situation has generated discussion and debate among cricket enthusiasts. Some individuals have taken to Twitter to express their opinions, including Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, who questioned the validity of a timed out dismissal when a player reaches the crease but encounters an equipment malfunction. Khawaja argues that it is unreasonable to consider this as a timed out dismissal, as it is no different from a batsman reaching the crease and then taking 3 minutes to prepare to face up.
