New Delhi, Nov 07: In a historic moment during the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Cricket World Cup 2023 match, Angelo Mathews found himself at the center of a contentious decision. Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be ruled 'timed out.' This rare dismissal occurred when he took more than the allotted two minutes to face the bowler after entering as a new batter following Sadeera Samarawickrama's dismissal.

Proof! From the time catch was taken and the time helmet strap coming off pic.twitter.com/2I5ebIqkGZ
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) November 6, 2023

Mathews, however, vehemently contested this decision, presenting video evidence supporting his claim.

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On social media platform X, Mathews shared video footage, insisting he still had 5 seconds left even after his helmet strap came off, arguing he couldn't safely face the bowler without his helmet. He called out the 4th umpire's decision, emphasizing the importance of safety in cricket. Mathews's challenge has sparked a debate, raising questions about the accuracy of the timing and the role of safety protocols in the sport. The cricketing community now eagerly awaits an official response to this unprecedented incident.

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