Angelo Mathews has become the first batter in the history of international cricket to be given out under the ‘Timed Out’ law in Sri Lanka’s World Cup clash against Bangladesh. Here’s what the laws and playing conditions say about Timed Out dismissals, and the history of its usage in cricket.
What happened
The incident took place in the 25th over of the match when batsman Sadira Samarawickrama was dismissed before Matthews came to bat. Matthews initially finished on time, but he noticed his chinstrap had snapped just before the start and asked for a helmet change.
At this point, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan asked him to be sent off for violating the clock, and despite Matthews’ protests, he was sent on his way home.
What do the rules say?
There are small but important differences between the Rules of Cricket and the ICC Conditions of Play. The time-out law states: “After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batsman, the next batsman must be ready to receive the ball, unless time is called, or another batsman must be ready to receive the ball.” It is stipulated that “there shall be no.” Next ball. He is sent off or eliminated from the ball within three minutes. If this requirement is not met, the batter is out and given a timeout. ”
The terms of play state as follows: “The arriving batsman must be ready to receive the ball unless time has elapsed after the fall of the wicket or the batsman’s retirement; or the other batsmen must be ready to receive the ball. If a player throws another ball within 2 minutes of being sent off or eliminated. If this requirement is not met, the batter is out and given a timeout. ”
The key point is the time change of 3 minutes and 2 minutes, and Matthews appears to have violated both requirements. The limit for Tests is also 2 minutes for him, while the limit for T20Is is 90 seconds.
Another important point is that the batter must be ready to receive the ball not only on the pitch, but also within the time limit.
Could Angelo Mathews have just faced one ball, and then called for a new helmet?
He could have done it. There is no law preventing him from doing so. However, after Bangladesh appealed, once the three-minute time limit expired, they could no longer decide to stand unless Bangladesh decided not to concede, as he had already exceeded the time limit.
What is the history of the Timed Out dismissal?
Angelo Matthews was the first batsman in the history of international cricket to break through, but there were some disappointing moments. In particular, in the 2007 Test match, Sourav Ganguly was at cover for six minutes and No. 4 Sachin Tendulkar was unable to come out to bat as he was not in the field at the end of the previous innings. However, Proteas captain Graham Smith decided not to appeal.
There have been six incidents across men’s first-class cricket. The first recognized incident was against Tripura’s number 11 Hemlal Yadav in the 1997 Ranji Trophy match against Odisha. Previously, in 1988, Andrew Jordaan, who played for the Eastern Province against Transvaal, was dismissed in this manner, but it was only recently that this match was recognized. . Achieved first class status.
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