‘Shakib can never be like Rohit’ – Fans react as MD Kaif asks Shakib Al Hasan to learn from Rohit Sharma.

In a dramatic turn of events during the ODI World Cup 2023 match on Monday, Angelo Mathews faced an unprecedented ‘timed out’ dismissal against Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. This contentious incident set the stage for a cricketing debate that rippled across the globe.

The controversy began when Angelo Mathews encountered issues with his helmet even before he had the chance to face a single delivery. The Bangladesh captain appealed to the umpire, resulting in Mathews being asked to leave the field without having the opportunity to take a single ball. This dismissal was officially recorded as ‘Timed out,’ marking Mathews as the first batter to be dismissed in such a manner in international cricket.

The turning point of the match involved a reminder of MCC’s rule by one of the Bangladeshi fielders. This prompted Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh captain, to make an appeal, leading to Mathews’ controversial dismissal.

Cricket world reacts: MD Kaif compares Rohit and Shakib!

The incident sparked a social media storm, with former Indian batsman Md Kaif weighing in on the matter. Md Kaif compared Shakib Al Hasan’s actions to those of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who had withdrawn an appeal for Mankading made by Md Shami in a previous game against Sri Lanka. In that instance, Rohit Sharma’s decision to revoke the appeal prevented non-striker Dasun Shanaka from being run out on 96, allowing him to continue and score a century in the last over of the match.

Rohit’s sportsmanlike gesture received both praise and criticism from cricket fans back then. While some believed it was a commendable act of sportsmanship, others argued that it was a legitimate dismissal. Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews joined the voices at that time, applauding Rohit Sharma’s decision, and highlighting the rare display of sportsmanship. Mathews stated on social media, “Not many captains would do this but hats off to @ImRo45 for withdrawing the appeal even though the law says so! Displaying great sportsmanship.”

However, the ongoing debate has not been limited to praise for Rohit Sharma’s actions. Shakib Al Hasan’s controversial appeal and Angelo Mathews’ dismissal have stirred discontent among cricket fans worldwide. The incident has raised questions about the spirit of the game and the boundaries of sportsmanship, leading to a loss of respect for Shakib, despite his status as one of the most successful all-rounders in recent times.

The ‘timed out’ controversy has shed light on the fine line between playing within the rules and displaying sportsmanship, leaving the cricketing community divided and passionate about the values that should govern the gentleman’s game.

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