The controversial dismissal of Angelo Mathews during the 2023 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has stirred up a storm in the cricketing world. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed, leading to the timed-out dismissal of the former Sri Lanka captain, Angelo Mathews. Mathews failed to face the next delivery after the dismissal of Sadeera Samarawickrama.

Mathews expressed his discontent, labeling Shakib’s act as “disgraceful” and criticizing the fourth umpire.

The MCC, guardians of the Laws of Cricket, have given their verdict on the dismissal and have responded to”video evidence.”

According to ICC, the incoming batter must be ready to face the ball within two minutes of the previous batter’s dismissal or retirement. In their statement released five days after the match, MCC emphasized the crucial aspect of Law 40.1.1. The law states that merely being on the field or the crease is insufficient to avoid this form of dismissal. The batter needs to get ready to face the bowler within the given time.

In Mathews’ case, the umpires determined that he wasn’t ready to face the delivery within the allowed time. The veteran had signaled his dugout for a spare helmet without informing the on-field officials. Shakib, alerted by a teammate about the Timed Out dismissal, appealed.

MCC clarified that if the umpires had been informed about a significant and justifiable equipment-related delay within the two-minute allowance, they could have considered it a new type of delay. However, they stated that both umpires determined the delay happened after the two minutes had passed, and Time had not been called before the appeal.

Mathews, disputing that he took more than two minutes, shared a “video evidence” on social media, stating he had “5 more seconds.” MCC, in their verdict, countered this by providing insights into Mathews’ arrival at the crease, including the time taken and the moment of his helmet malfunction.

“Mathews took more than 90 seconds to reach the 30-yard circle. He seemed to realize he was running out of time and jogged the final few yards to the wicket. His helmet malfunction occurred 1 minute and 54 seconds after the previous wicket fell. At this point, he hadn’t started taking guard and wasn’t ready to receive the ball. When the helmet broke, it seemed Mathews didn’t talk to the umpires. A player would typically talk to umpires when needing new equipment. Instead, he signaled to the dressing room for a replacement. There was no other action for the umpires to take within the Laws of Cricket,” the statement explained.

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Allan Donald is set to end his stint as the pace bowling coach for the Bangladesh cricket team once their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey concludes. The decision comes after Bangladesh’s exit from the World Cup semifinals race, with their final league match against Australia scheduled for Saturday.

During a team meeting, Donald informed the players about his choice to step down, as reported by Cricbuzz. A top official from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the news.

“He told us in the team meeting that he won’t continue with us after this World Cup,” the official said.

Donald joined the BCB in March last year for the T20 World Cup in Australia, and his contract was extended until the ODI World Cup in India after performing well in the role.

The decision to part ways with Donald reportedly follows BCB seeking an explanation from him regarding comments on Angelo Mathews‘ timed-out dismissal, despite being part of Bangladesh’s coaching staff.

“He had the option to share his personal views later. As a part of the team management, speaking about team decisions publicly violates the code of conduct. He could have discussed it within the team or directly with the player. Informing the BCB could have been done privately, not in public,” the official added.

In response to the BCB seeking an explanation, Donald remained composed.

“I’m fine with it if they (BCB) want an explanation. As far as I’m concerned, the explanation was already in the news today,” Donald said.

Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign has been disappointing, with only two wins in eight matches. They began with a victory over Afghanistan but faced six consecutive defeats, leading to their elimination from the semifinal race.

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Indian cricketer Cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin recently expressed his thoughts on the contentious dismissal of Angelo Mathews in a YouTube video.

Mathews, who labeled Shakib Al Hasan’s appeal as “disgraceful,” faced an unprecedented dismissal after adjusting his helmet before the first delivery.

As his chin strap came off, instead of seeking umpire permission, Mathews signaled for a spare helmet from the dugout. Shakib, informed about the rule by a teammate, promptly appealed for a timed-out dismissal, leading to Mathews walking off without facing a ball.

Ashwin acknowledged Mathews’ disappointment.

“One group emphasizes the rules, while the other focuses on the spirit of cricket. Mathews faced helmet issues when he came to bat and wished to replace it. In another video, I observed Shakib neglecting to bring his guard against Sri Lanka but was permitted to rectify it later. It seems like a battle between these two nations,” he said.

“Regarding the timed-out incident, Shakib appealed, and the umpire upheld it. It’s worth noting that there’s information suggesting that Mathews had been cautioned by the umpires about the timed-out rule. However, Mathews was understandably upset about his dismissal. No one should be out in that manner, it’s disheartening for everyone,” he added.

The veteran cricketer emphasized the ongoing debate between adhering to rules and maintaining the spirit of cricket.

Ashwin disclosed his own encounter with the timed-out rule during a Test match against Australia.

“I aimed to slow down the game to reach the last over and it can be called stumps. However, the umpire informed me, ‘You arrived at the crease a bit late. If they had appealed, I would have ruled you out.’ I was genuinely surprised,” he shared.

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During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Angelo Mathews faced an unprecedented dismissal without even playing a single ball. The incident marked the first instance of a ‘timed out’ dismissal in international cricket.

According to ICC playing conditions, a new batter must be ready to face the next ball within two minutes of the previous batter’s dismissal. Mathews, however, encountered a setback when the chinstrap of his helmet broke just as he was gearing up to face the bowler, Shakib Al Hasan. Seeking a replacement helmet, Mathews signaled to the Sri Lankan dugout, causing a delay.

Despite the helmet issue, the umpires ruled that Mathews had exceeded the two-minute time limit, even before the strap broke. This decision, upheld after an appeal by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, left Mathews dismayed. The Sri Lankan player argued that he was ready to face the bowler within the time frame, presenting video evidence with time-stamped screenshots supporting his claim that he had five seconds left even after the helmet malfunction.

Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik weighed in on the incident, expressing his opinion that Mathews lacked the presence of mind during the crucial moment against Bangladesh.

“If Mathews had played one ball before requesting a helmet change, there wouldn’t be any issue. I don’t think that he had the presence of mind. I believe he wasn’t thinking clearly at that moment. Moreover, I don’t think Mathews could have imagined someone would call for a timed-out. That’s the crucial aspect here,” Karthik said on Cricbuzz.

Post-match, Mathews voiced his frustration. He argued that his dismissal resulted from an “equipment malfunction,” a safety concern that should have been taken into consideration. In contrast, Shakib defended the appeal, stating that everything was within the rules.

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In an intense match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, there was a light moment, where the players shared a few laughs when Angelo Mathews walked to bat.

Mathews was in the news after he became the first player to be given ‘Timed-out’ in cricket. Angelo had issues with his helmet strap when Shakib Al Hasan appealed to the umpire and the Sri Lankan veteran had to return to the pavilion without facing any delivery.

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In the latest events, when Mathews walked to bat, a New Zealand skipper jokingly asked him about his helmet strap. Trent Boult also reminded Mathews about the ‘timed-out’ episode and the two even shared a laugh or two.

Mathews’ dismissal sparked a major controversy and even his brother issued a stern warning to Shakib, where he stated that stones might be pelted at the Bangladeshi skipper if he travelled to Sri Lanka for a match.

Even, Angelo was angry with Shakib’s actions as he even provided video evidence of taking his crease within 2 minutes. Mathews remarked that he lost all respect for Shakib.

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Angelo Mathews’ timed-out decision is still fresh in the minds of current and former cricketers. Michael Vaughan doesn’t have a problem with what Shakib Al Hasan did, as he followed the rules.

Adam Gilchrist didn’t like it and questioned the need to get the batter out in a controversial manner.

Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell came up with an opinion that could have saved the Sri Lankan all-rounder.

“We haven’t done anything of that sort as a team. I think Angelo Mathews should have gone straight to Shakib and told him that the helmet’s strap had come off. I believe Shakib would have allowed him to replace it,” he said on Club Prairie Fire.

For the record, Mathews failed to face the first ball since arriving at the crease within two minutes. Shakib appealed against him, and the umpires declared the batsman out according to the rules.

An argument broke out in the world of cricket. Most former players slammed Shakib for his act and even registered their anger against umpires for not using common sense.

Angelo was ready to play with 5 seconds left to complete two minutes. He saw the strap coming off and signaled towards the dressing room to bring a new one, which resulted in his downfall.

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) plans to ask Allan Donald for clarification regarding his comments on Shakib Al Hasan’s controversial appeal for a timed-out decision against Angelo Mathews in their recent match against Sri Lanka on November 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

In an interview with CricBlog.Net, Donald expressed his displeasure.

“It’s sad to watch. I get why Shakib tried it. He said, ‘I was doing everything to win.’ You can hear I don’t like it in my voice. When it happened, my first instinct was almost to go on the field and say, ‘Stop, we don’t stand for this. We’re not that kind of team,'”Donald said.

Shakib Al Hasan faced significant criticism for his actions, with Donald adding his voice to the disapproval. BCB officials acknowledged Donald’s comments and expressed their intention to seek an explanation promptly.

“We noticed the news quoting Donald, and we’re taking it seriously. We’ll definitely ask for an explanation in the next few days,” the statement said.

In the 25th over, after Sadeera Samarawickrama left, Angelo Mathews had a problem with his helmet strap. He asked for a new one from the dugout. Even though Mathews tried to explain, Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib, quickly asked for a ‘timed out’ dismissal making Mathews the first-ever international cricketer to be dismissed in this manner.

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In a recent turn of events during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Sri Lankan allrounder Angelo Mathews found himself at the center of a controversial dismissal, becoming the first batter in international cricket to be timed out. The incident unfolded when Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan appealed, claiming that Mathews had exceeded the two minute time limit to be ready to face a delivery.

Mathews defended himself, stating that he had arrived on time and, upon discovering his broken helmet strap, called for a replacement, causing a delay. This contentious situation has divided opinions among former cricketers, with one notable voice being former Indian batsman Mohammed Kaif.

Expressing his disapproval, Kaif criticized Shakib for not retracting the appeal and suggested that he should learn from the Indian captain Rohit Sharma.

Kaif referred to a past incident where Rohit Sharma withdrew a run-out appeal during an ODI between India and Sri Lanka. The appeal involved Mohammed Shami removing the bails at the non-striker’s end when the batsman Shanaka was on 98 and his team needed 83 runs off three balls. Despite the opportunity to dismiss Shanaka, Rohit chose sportsmanship over victory and withdrew the appeal.

“Shakib should learn from Rohit Sharma,” Kaif wrote on X.

“I didn’t know Shami did that and then appealed. Shanaka was batting at 98. His batting was outstanding, and credit to him. We can’t dismiss him like that. Our plan was different, and we didn’t consider this,” Rohit said during the post match interview.

In contrast, Mathews, addressing the controversy in a media interaction, expressed his belief that Shakib had the option to withdraw the appeal.

“Yes, Shakib had a choice. He knew it wasn’t time-wasting, and I was within the time limit. He had the option to withdraw the appeal, but he chose a different path. In my opinion, if it were any other team, they wouldn’t have taken that route,” Mathews said.

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In a recent match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh during the ODI World Cup 2023, Angelo Mathews faced a controversial timed-out dismissal. It marked the first-ever instance in international cricket. The incident occurred in the 38th match when Sri Lanka, batting first, found Mathews in the middle order.

As Mathews prepared to face the bowler, the chin strap of his helmet broke, leading to additional time wastage. The Bangladesh skipper appealed to the umpire, resulting in Mathews becoming the victim of the unprecedented timed-out dismissal.

A recent report by ESPNcricinfo revealed that the umpires had informed Mathews in advance about the remaining time he had to face a delivery. Richard Illingworth communicated that he had 30 seconds left before facing the ball, warning him of the imminent timed-out threat.

After the game, Mathews expressed his viewpoint, suggesting that the match officials could have exercised “common sense” before dismissing him. He shared about the difficulty he faced in preparing to face a delivery without ensuring the integrity of his helmet.

According to ICC rules, a batter must be ready within two minutes after a wicket falls. Mathews entered the field a minute and 10 seconds after the fall of a wicket. Upon his arrival at the crease, he was informed that he had 30 seconds left.

However, instead of promptly informing the officials about the equipment issue, Mathews signaled the dugout for a replacement. This caused further delay. The rule states that the batter should inform umpires of any gear changes to manage time efficiently.

With the helmet incident, two minutes and 30 seconds had already passed when Shakib Al Hasan appealed to the umpires, leading to Mathews’ exit without facing a single delivery due to a timeout.

In the post-match press conference, Mathews shared his perspective, advocating for the treatment of equipment malfunctions as a separate delay, different from a timed-out dismissal.

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The Sri Lanka-Bangladesh World Cup match was marred with controversy after Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan refused to withdraw an appeal for a timed-out, and Angelo Mathews became the first player in the history of cricket to be given ‘Timed-out’.

Shakib received heavy criticism for his actions and in the latest events, Angelo’s brother, Trevin Mathews has warned Shakib that Sri Lankan fans may pelt stones at him if he dared to play in Sri Lanka.

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“We strongly condemn the behaviour of the Bangladeshi captain, which lacked sportsmanship and violated the spirit of the gentleman’s game. We are disappointed with his actions and believe they show a lack of humanity. Shakib is not welcome in Sri Lanka due to this behaviour. If he decides to come here for any international or LPL matches, the fans could beat him with stones.,” Trevin told Deccan Chronicle.

The controversial incident took place in the 25th over. Matthews came out to bat after Sadeera Samarawickrama was dismissed. However, he found out that the strap of his helmet was broken and asked for a new one. While he was waiting for the new helmet, the on-field umpires declared him timed out. Matthews approached Shakib, possibly to request him to withdraw the appeal, but the all-rounder refused to do so.

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