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List of first players to get out in any legal mode of dismissal

Amid the ongoing controversy over a timed-out decision involving Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews and Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan, the game of cricket has now seen all 11 legal ways of dismissal. In today’s article, we will discuss all the first players to get out on these 11 legal modes of dismissal.

#1. Bowled out, Nat Thomson, 1877

Australian batter Nat Thomson became the first batter to get bowled out against England in 1877. He was dismissed by Allen Hill for a mere score of one run.

#2. Caught Out, Tom Huran, 1877

Another Australian batter, Tom Huran, became the first to get caught. He was caught by Allen Hill while Alferd Shaw clinched his wicket.

#3. Run Out, Dave Gergory, 1877

Australia’s first Test skipper, Dave Gergory, was the first player to get run out in international cricket. In the first-ever test match against England, Gergory achieved this unwanted record.

#4. LBW, George Ulyett, 1877

England’s George Ulyett was the first batter to get out on LBW. He was dismissed by Nat Thomson in the first international game of cricket.

#5. Stumped, Alfred Shaw, 1877

Alfred Shaw became the first batter to be dismissed by the stumping mode of dismissal during the 2nd inning of the inaugural Test in 1877. Tom Kendall bowled Shaw, and the stumping was executed by Jack Blackham.

#6. Hit wicket, George Bonnor, 1884

The first victim of the unfortunate “Hit Wicket” dismissal in international cricket was Australia’s George Bonnor during a Test in 1884. This dismissal remains one of the most unexpected and unusual occurrences in the history of the sport.

#7. Obstructing the field, Len Hutton, 1951

England’s Len Hutton was the first batter to be dismissed via the controversial “obstructing the field” mode during a Test match against South Africa in 1951. He remains the only player to be out in that fashion in Tests, making it one of the most debated dismissals in cricket history.

#8. Handle the ball, Russell Endean, 1957

In a Test match against England in 1957, South Africa‘s Russell Endean became the first batter to be dismissed while handling the ball. Endean attempted to palm away the ball after it deflected upwards and towards the stumps, marking a significant moment in cricket history.

#9. Retired Out: M. Attapattu and Mahela Jayawardene, 2001

In 2001, Sanath Jayasuriya (201) and Marvan Atapattu (150) retired for the first time in international cricket. They made this decision to provide the other batters with an opportunity to have a go at the game as well.

#10. Hit the ball twice (Fayan Mughal, 2023)

During a T20I match against Romania in August, Malta cricketer Fanyan Majeed Mughal became the first batter to be dismissed for hitting the ball twice.

#11. Timed Out, Angelo Mathews, 2023

In international cricket, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews became the first player to be dismissed due to ‘timed out’. Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan appealed as Mathews’ helmet’s strap was broken, and he called for a replacement.