‘Need Justice for Mathews’ – Fans react after Angelo Mathews provides proof of him not being late to the crease vs Bangladesh
In a surprising turn of events during a World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Angelo Mathews found himself at the centre of […]
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Nov 7, 2023 2:42 pm
In a surprising turn of events during a World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Angelo Mathews found himself at the centre of a highly contentious ‘timed-out’ dismissal. The incident occurred in the 25th over of the Sri Lankan innings, shortly after Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh, had taken the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama.
Mathews, who was the next batter in line, faced an unexpected equipment malfunction when he noticed that the strap of his helmet was broken. Without seeking permission from the umpires, he called for a replacement helmet. The turn of events escalated when Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a ‘timed out’ dismissal.
The fourth umpire, Adrian Holdstock, provided crucial insight into the incident, shedding light on the specific playing conditions of the ICC World Cup that supersede the MCC laws of cricket. According to these conditions, the incoming batter must be in position and ready to receive the ball within two minutes, or their partner must be ready to do so.
Angelo Mathews ( Source: Twitter)
Holdstock clarified that the two-minute window had already lapsed before Mathews had his helmet strap issue. As the TV umpire monitors the timing of this window, he relayed the message to the on-field umpires, leading to the appeal for ‘timed out’ by the fielding captain.
Mathews’ video evidence: Challenging the ‘Timed Out’ umpiring decision!
However, Angelo Mathews has since taken to the internet, sharing a video that appears to show he was well inside the crease and ready to start batting before the two-minute limit had elapsed. Mathews described this video evidence as a means to refute the umpires’ decision and prove his case. Mathews wrote on Twitter, ” I rest my case! Here you go you decide”
The video evidence has sparked a strong reaction from cricket fans around the world. Supporters of Angelo Mathews believe that he deserves justice in this matter and that the incident should not be swept under the rug. Many fans are advocating for strict action to be taken to prevent teams or umpires from potentially misusing the ‘timed out’ method to unfairly dismiss a batter.
The controversy surrounding Angelo Mathews’ ‘timed out’ dismissal has ignited a passionate debate about the implementation of cricketing rules, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the game.
See how fans have reacted:
Unbelievable 😳 never seen anything like this! Disgraceful
