Last Update on: November 8th, 2023 at 04:25 pm
Angelo Mathews’ brother, Trevin Mathews issued a warning to Shakib Al Hasan after the controversial dismissal of his brother. Trevin Mathews doesn’t want the Bangladeshi skipper to play any international matches or the Lanka Premier League (LPL) matches in Sri Lanka.
Angelo Mathews was timed out without facing a single ball against Bangladesh in Sri Lanka’s last match. Matthews couldn’t take guard within two minutes due to helmet issues. Bangladesh skipper appealed for a dismissal, and the onfield umpire ruled in his favor.
We Are Very Disappointed – Trevin Mathews
Trevin Mathews, who also played cricket at the club level, accused Shakib Al Hasan of a lack of sportsmanship in the gentleman’s game. Trevin stated that Shakib may face adverse reactions from the fans, including the possibility of being pelted with stones in Sri Lanka.
“We are very disappointed. Bangladeshi captain has no sportsman spirit and did not show humanity in the gentleman’s game,” said Trevin Mathews, as quoted by BDCricTime.com
“We never expected this right from his captain to the rest of the team members. Shakib is not welcome in Sri Lanka. If he comes here to play any international or the LPL matches, stones will be thrown at him, or will have to face the annoyance of the fans,” he added.
“Angelo was within his crease in the stipulated time but it was not his fault when the strap of his helmet was broken.”
Angelo Mathews Wasn’t Ready To Receive The Ball – Fourth Umpire
In an interview with Ian Bishop, fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock stated that the two-minute period had already elapsed before Angelo Mathews’ helmet strap issue occurred.
“ICC World Cup playing conditions supersede the MCC laws of cricket. When it comes to the timed out, at the fall of a wicket, or even retirement of a batter, the incoming batter has to be in position and ready to receive the ball within two minutes, or his other partner to receive the ball in two minutes,” Holdstock said.
“We have certain protocols where the TV umpire at the fall of the wicket, monitors the two minutes. And he will then relay the message to the on-field umpires. And in the instance this afternoon, the batter wasn’t ready to receive the ball within those two minutes, even before the strap became an issue for him,” he added.
