Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews made history for the wrong reasons after becoming the first batter in international cricket to be dismissed by ‘Timed Out’, prompting widespread curiosity over the rule, find out the meaning of the rule
The incident took place on the 25th over of the recent Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka CWC 2023 ODI clash.
‘Timed Out’ dismissal rule in cricket meaning explained and history
Dramatic scenes in Delhi with Angelo Mathews becoming the first batter to be timed out in international cricket 👀
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Mathews confirms that Sri Lankan cricket board will put video evidence as there was 5 seconds still left for Timed out. pic.twitter.com/5rT55mvsuH
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As a result of getting a ‘Timed Out’ dismissal, Mathews returned to the dressing room without facing a single ball.
Angelo Mathews becomes first international cricketer to be dismissed by ‘Timed Out’
Veteran Sri Lankan batter Angelo Matthews became the first-ever international batter to get dismissed by ‘Timed Out’ in cricket history. The incident happened when Matthews came on to replace the outgoing Sadeera Samarawickrama. Matthews reportedly came in with the wrong helmet and had issues adjusting it, eventually asking for a replacement. By the time team officials brought in the replacement, the Bangladesh players had appealed for a ‘Timed Out’. And the officials eventually granted it despite much protest from Matthews. None of the bowlers will, however, receive credit for Matthew’s wicket.
While Matthews is the first international cricketer to receive a ‘Timed Out”, it has happened before in Indian domestic cricket. The incident happened way back in 1997 during a match between Tripura and Orissa at Cuttack. Tripura’s Hemulal Yadav got dismissed by a ‘Timed Out’ during the match.
Angelo Mathews ‘Timed Out’ decision sparks controversy
While many may argue about the decision given by on-field officials Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth, their decision comes well under the rules and regulations of the Cricket World Cup 2023. The rule states that a batter has a maximum of two minutes to face the first ball after the previous batter’s dismissal. If the incoming batter does not meet these terms, the player receives a ‘Timed Out’. Interestingly, the decision prompted mixed reviews among various cricket icons as well. Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop claimed live on air that Matthew’s helmet strap broke. Adding that he was simply asking for a replacement. Meanwhile, former Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis called the decision against the spirit of cricket.
‘Timed Out’ rule in Cricket explained
Given below is the official ‘Timed Out’ rule:
40.1 Out Timed out
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 3 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
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