Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews set his sights on Shakib Al Hasan’s scalp ever because the Bangladesh skipper masterminded his uncommon dismissal within the thrilling encounter between the Asian rivals on the ICC World Cup 2023. Gunning for the remaining spots for a direct ICC Champions Trophy qualification, an already eradicated Bangladesh facet squared off towards two-time world champions Sri Lanka in match No.38 of the ICC World Cup on the Arjun Jaitley Stadium.
After changing an injured Matheesha Pathirana in Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, veteran all-rounder Mathews scripted a doubtful document towards Bangladesh. Courtesy of Shakib’s controversial captaincy transfer throughout the Sri Lankan innings at Delhi, Mathews grew to become the primary batter within the historical past of worldwide cricket historical past to be dismissed ‘timed out’. After Mathews’ unbelievable dismissal sparked an enormous debate, the veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder engaged in a duel with Shakib throughout Bangladesh’s run chase of the 280-run goal at Delhi.
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Enjoying a captain’s knock for Bangladesh, Shakib regained kind with an excellent knock towards Sri Lanka within the World Cup encounter. Although Shakib was closing in on a gritty century, the Bangladesh skipper was dismissed by Mathews, who opted to offer the veteran batter an eye catching send-off in Delhi. Mathews ‘known as time’ on Shakib because the Sri Lankan pacer introduced out his imaginary watch to take a sly dig on the Bangladesh skipper. Mathews’ cheeky celebration has turn out to be the speak of the city on social media.
Mathews calls time on Shakib’s sensible knock
Mathews ‘timed-out’ by Shakib’s Bangladesh
Mathews retaliated after the Sri Lankan star was controversially adjudged ‘timed out’ earlier within the innings. Within the 146-year historical past of worldwide cricket, Mathews is the primary participant to be given timed out. In keeping with Mathews, the 36-year-old wasn’t able to face his first ball throughout the stipulated time as a result of his helmet gave the impression to be damaged. As per the ICC guidelines, a batter needs to be able to obtain the subsequent ball inside 2 minutes of the (earlier) dismissal or retirement. The Sri Lankan star additionally had a short chat with Shakib, who refused to withdraw his attraction to set off a surprising dismissal of the Sri Lankan batter. Mathews returned to the pavilion with out dealing with a single ball though a ton-up Charith Asalanka lifted Sri Lanka to 279 in 49.3 overs.