Reactions to Angelo Mathews getting timed out by Shakib & Bangladesh

Cricket News: Reactions to Angelo Mathews getting timed out by Shakib & Bangladesh | Fans react on Twitter to Angelo Mathews becoming the first player to be timed out in internationals

Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka is one of world cricket’s most thrilling rivalries. Drama often ensues when these two teams meet, and it was the case again in their World Cup clash at Delhi.

The clash, which only had bearings on qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy, sprung into life in the 25th over. Angelo Mathews, who walked to the crease after the dismissal of Sadeera Samarawickrama, was all but ready to face up until his helmet strap broke. Mathews then signaled to the dressing room for a replacement helmet, afterwhich Shakib Al Hasan appealed to the umpires for a timed out dismissal after the two-minute time limit had elapsed.

According to Ian Bishop, the umpires approached Shakib twice and asked him if he wanted to withdraw his appeal. The Bangladesh captain refused. Marais Erasmus then confirmed to Mathews that he was out, marking the first-ever timed out dismissal in international cricket.

40.1 and 40.2 explains the rule, which does not cater for equipment malfunction.

40.1.1 “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 2 minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.”

40.1.2 “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 (Umpires awarding a match). For the purposes of that Law the start of the action shall be taken as the expiry of the 3 minutes referred to above.

40.2 Bowler does not get credit The bowler does not get credit for the wicket.”

However, the incident sparked significant reaction on social media, with criticism aimed at Shakib for choosing to uphold his appeal rather than show sportsmanship.

Reactions to Angelo Mathews timed out against Shakib – against the spirit or fair play?

Criticism of Shakib:

Fans, pundits and former players had their say on Twitter. Many believe that Shakib’s actions were uncalled for given Mathews was not deliberately trying to waste time, but wanted to sort out his safety equipment.

The most disgusting part is that Mathews actually explained and pleaded to snake Shakib but he still refused

— Akki (@CrickPotato) November 6, 2023

So you’re saying the batsman attempting to steal distance is the same as this? Especially when umps make allowances for stoppages when calculating how many overs short the bowling side is?

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) November 6, 2023

That Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal is downright dirty from Shakib. Disgraceful

— Chris Stocks (@StocksC_cricket) November 6, 2023

What happened today was extremely wrong !! It was not that Angelo Mathews was wasting any time,in front of them he checked helmet & went due to that,knowing that,Shakib appealed & didn’t take it back when requested by Angelo.Shakib has lost all respect!!#BANvSL | #AngeloMathews pic.twitter.com/JgTZ1b6IR4

— ishaan (@ixxcric) November 6, 2023

In my opinion, he was already standing on the crease when he realized he had the wrong helmet. Shakib should understand this. I don’t understand this arrogance.

If Angelo hadn’t been on the crease from the start, that would have been different. Rules are rules, but it’s unfair… pic.twitter.com/xgjSkaZFEr

— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) November 6, 2023

What makes the Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal so absurd is that if he had faced one ball, then his chinstrap had broken, no-one would have batted even half an eyelid about him taking a minute or two to fix/replace it before the next ball. A ridiculous dismissal.

— Andy Zaltzman (@ZaltzCricket) November 6, 2023

Waqar and Russell Arnold ripping into Shakib as they should. He has to be the worst cricketer ever in terms of behaviour. Helmet strap being broken can cause safety issues for the batsmen but hardly unexpected from Bangladesh where they have welcomed abusers in the team in past.

— yang goi (@GongR1ght) November 6, 2023

Even leaving that tired phrase ‘spirit of the game’ aside, there are very good reasons for Shakib for not appealing for the timed out. Why anger & unite a team that had nothing to play for.
Nothing to gain, lot of goodwill & reputation to lose!

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) November 6, 2023

Matthews’ helmet strap appeared to break, right? Helmets are viewed as vital protective equipment. Surely just allow it to be swapped, however long to takes. Why didn’t Shakib say he was happy for Matthews to continue? Looks very poor#BANvSL #CWC23

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket) November 6, 2023

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Absolutely no skill shown by Bangladesh to get Angelo Matthews out. Per the Spirit of Cricket, al Hasan should call him back.

— Bobson van der Nutt ❤️🏏💥 (@bobbydugnutt111) November 6, 2023

Bangladesh had the opportunity put to bed & take away that label they have had for a while with ‘Naagingate’. If that’s how Shakib wants to win a cricket game, then so be it. I don’t think you want that filtering down into kids’ cricket.

— TakeADeepBreath (@DeepTake) November 6, 2023

Nah that was dirty from Bangladesh

— Sabeeha Majid 🇿🇦🏏 (@SabeehaMajid) November 6, 2023

In support of Shakib:

There were also arguments for Shakib, with those in support claiming that what he did was within the rules. Also, there are views that Mathews should have been more diligent.

Shakib did nothing wrong. He appealed for a dismissal which is in the laws. Angelo Mathews would understand there is nothing against the spirit here cos when he was captain in 2014 he also didn’t withdraw the appeal when Jos Buttler was mankaded by Sachithra Senanayake.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 6, 2023

Oh, #AngeloMathews. He has gone into history books for the wrong reasons. Bangladesh rightly appealed. Your problem that if you can’t make it within the stipulated time.

Yeah, it has happened 5-6 times in fc cricket and now in ODIs. Lyon just about avoided it in the Ashes when…

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) November 6, 2023

Nothing wrong with what Shakib Al Hasan did considering it’s all in the rule book.

Bowlers get penalized for overrates, so should the batter. #SLvBAN

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 6, 2023

Playing in the Champions Trophy is much more important than showcasing so-called sportsmanship. It’s a legal out, and I completely stand with Shakib Al Hasan. #BANvSL pic.twitter.com/eyUSHR8NkE

— Nazmus Sajid Chowdhury (@nazmussajid) November 6, 2023

I loved the fact that Erasmus (probably) tried to talk Shakib out of the appeal but Shakib did not back down.

Terrific example for the next generation.

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 6, 2023

some of y’all weird asf, you say mankad is within the rules but if shakib appeals for timed out which is def within rules from the invention of cricket, that’s not classy?

— faria (@faria_chy66) November 6, 2023

If the bowling team gets a penalty when they don’t complete their overs in time, the batting side should also adhere to rules regarding time constraints. Check your equipment before coming out on the field. No need to make it about the ‘spirit of cricket’.

— Manya (@CSKian716) November 6, 2023

Why are people in such tearing hurry all the time to invoke the “Spirit of the Game” at the drop of a hat?

Shakib thought there was a reason to appeal. He did. The rest is for the umpires to decide.

Look into it, trash it, ignore it, do whatever. But what does “spirit” have to…

— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) November 6, 2023

Sri Lanka, courtesy of a brilliant Charith Asalanka century, ended up with 279 after falling into trouble at 135/5. Bangladesh entered their chase having scored 250 just once previously in the 2023 World Cup.