Time out ‘disgraceful’ from Shakib: Angelo Mathews lashes out at Bangladesh

On Monday night, Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews became the first player in the 146-years-old history of the game to be given a time out dismissal during the match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The controversial dismissal took place right after Sri Lanka lost its fourth wicket and Angelo Mathews came to the crease to bat, trying to tighten his helmet strip. The strip, however, broke, leading to Matthews calling for a new helmet. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hassan then appealed to umpire for timed out, and umpire agreed after a conversation with the third umpire.

Angelo Mathews came to bat. He found that the helmet condition is not good to play. Another helmet was taken, but Bangladesh players appealed for time out. He had to go back without playing any ball. 😐🙄#BANvSL #SLvsBAN #SriLankaCricket #Angelomatthewspic.twitter.com/rMacMsf3jJ

— Rahul Agarwal (@ImRa1999) November 6, 2023

According to the rules of the game, after the fall of a wicket, the upcoming batsman should face the ball in two minutes. Anglo Mathews took a little more time to face the next ball and got out.

The Sri Lanka asked Shaking to withdraw the appeal, but he declined.

During the press conference after the match, a journalist asked Mathews, “How did you feel when you werr given timed out?”

He replied, “I have not done anything wrong. I had two minutes to get to the crease and get myself ready. I don’t know where common sense went. Obviously I think that was disgraceful from Shakib and Bangladesh.”

When the same question was asked from Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hassan, he said, “I felt like I was at war. I have done whatever I had to for my country.”

Angelo Matthews is seriously upset with the Shakib Al Hasan and Bangladesh as umpires verdict made him the first player to be dismissed as “time-out”#BANvSL #SLvBAN #AngeloMatthews #srilankacricketboard #BANvsSL #SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/8XF2skSpuG

— CricXtra (@CricXtra_) November 6, 2023

Angelo Mathews shared a screenshot on X with a timestamp in which he said, “4th umpire is wrong here! Video evidence shows I still had 5 more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the 4th umpire rectify this, please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn’t face the bowler without a helmet.”

Proof! From the time catch was taken and the time helmet strap coming off pic.twitter.com/2I5ebIqkGZ

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) November 6, 2023

Social media reacted angrily to Shakib. Here are some reactions:

You are right Mathews. The best revenge is to beat New Zealand to show the world your true mettle. Best wishes for the most memorable innings of your life

— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) November 6, 2023

Star Sports timer showing Angelo Mathews reached his crease 10 seconds before the official 2 minute timer. pic.twitter.com/Ikl48mPbrD

— Cricket with Anas (@CricketwithAnas) November 6, 2023

yes wrong decision because you made it to the crease ready to face up

— Munjit Singh (@iam_mnjt) November 6, 2023

No sportsman spirit by shakib. And bangladesh….
💔💔💔💔

— Muhammad Sameer (@Samiii_50) November 6, 2023

Never ever fear when you're right always fight fir your rights Angelo more power to you

— Queen 🔥🔥 (@imloverqueen_95) November 6, 2023

First time i witnessed A cricket match without handshakes at the end

No Handshakes between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players 🤝#AngeloMatthews Sara Ali Khan#ShakibAlHasan Ananya Pandey#srilankacricketboard Gill #SriLankaCricket press conference https://t.co/kbl2rjiN1i

— Rahul.S (@Rahulsarsar177) November 6, 2023