Last Update on: November 7th, 2023 at 10:42 am
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir expressed disappointment over Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews’ controversial dismissal during the 38th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, November 6.
Angelo Mathews made an unusual exit when he became the first batter in international cricket to be dismissed timed out. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a timed-out wicket and stood by his decision despite the request from Mathews on the field.
The 36-year-old came to bat during the 25th over of the Sri Lankan innings after Sadeera Samarawickrama’s dismissal. However, he had to request a new helmet due to a broken strap. Umpires Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth ruled him out, following the rules.
Absolutely Pathetic What Happened – Gautam Gambhir
Following Angelo Mathews’ dismissal against Bangladesh, Gautam Gambhir took to his social media handle to express his disappointment and described the incident as ‘absolutely pathetic’.
“Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews” Gautam Gambhir posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 6, 2023
According to article 40.1.1 of the ICC playing conditions for the 2023 World Cup, “After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within two minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.”
Article 40.1.2 says: “In the event of an extended delay in which no batter comes to the wicket, the umpires shall adopt the procedure of Law 16.3 (ICC Match referee awarding a match). For the purposes of that clause the start of the action shall be taken as the expiry of the two minutes referred to above.”
Sri Lanka was bowled out for 279 runs in 49.3 overs. Charith Asalanka was the top performer, scoring 108 runs off 105 balls. The Shakib Al Hasan-led team chased the target with seven wickets in hand in 41.1 overs, securing their second win in the World Cup.
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