Angelo Mathews becomes first player to be 'timed out' in international cricket
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was timed out in a first for international cricket during the World Cup clash against Bangladesh in Delhi on Monday
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews became the first player in the 146-year history of international cricket to be 'timed out' after he took more than the stipulated time to arrive at the crease during the World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday (Nov 6)
His dismissal left Sri Lanka in significant trouble, at 135 for 5. Charaith Asalanka then scored a hundred though, to help his side recover to 279.
Mathews soon called for a replacement helmet, which was run out to him by Chamika Karunaratne. Shakib Al Hasan then appeared to initiate a discussion with umpire Marais Erasmus, however, after which Mathews was informed he was timed out.
What does the rule say?According to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) rule book, a timed-out dismissal is a legitimate mode of dismissal:
While the MCC rule states that the batter has three minutes to arrive at the crease after the previous dismissal, the World Cup tournament rule stipulates two minutes. The playing conditions supersede the laws.