Angelo Mathews’ two-minute time limit had elapsed even before his helmet strap broke during his controversial ‘Timed Out’ dismissal for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in the World Cup today, according to fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock.
The controversial moment sparked debate, with some feeling that Bangladesh’s appeal was not in keeping with the spirit of cricket. Matthews came to bat when Sadheera Samarawickrama’s wicket fell, but the problem stopped and he was dismissed for a shot. He was wearing a helmet and preparing for battle.
Matthews asked for a substitution, but Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan called for a time-out and Matthews was sent off, the first time he was sent off in this way in the history of Bangladesh international cricketstrong>.
Some believed that Bangladesh should have withdrawn its appeal, given that Matthews was dealing with security issues. But Holdstock, who took the unusual step of being interviewed as a match official to explain the unprecedented event in international cricket, said Matthews’ time limit had already expired before the helmet issue. revealed.
“In the event of a time-out, fall of a wicket, or dismissal of a batsman, the incoming batsman must be ready and ready to receive the ball within two minutes. “Throw the ball in two minutes,” he said. “When a wicket falls, there is a certain protocol where the TV umpire basically watches the two wickets and then relays a message to the umpire on the field, but that was not the case for the batsman in this afternoon’s case.” I’m ready to receive the ball. That he did within two minutes, even before the strap became a problem for him. ”
He also explained that Shakib’s appeal came after his helmet broke, but rejected suggestions that there should be a provision in the law for batsmen to replace broken equipment.
“Given the playing situation, the field captain started appealing to the permanent referee Mare Erasmus to request a time-out,” he said. “Right after the belt came off, the field captain called a timeout. As a hitter, I think you just have to make sure you have all your equipment in place to make sure you get here.” , because you have to be ready to receive within 2 minutes, not set up or ready to cover. So, technically, to make sure you have everything you need to receive the ball. within approximately 50 seconds.”
According to ICC commentator Ian Bishop, Shakib was approached twice by the umpires and asked if he wanted to withdraw his appeal, but decided to proceed with it.
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