Cricket World Cup 2023: MCC backs the umpire’s Timed Out decision, says Angelo Mathews should’ve CONSULTED the umpires

The MCC said the umpires and Shakib Al Hasan were in the right regarding Angelo Mathews getting Timed Out.

Cricket World Cup 2023: MCC backs the umpire’s Timed Out decision, says Angelo Mathews should’ve CONSULTED the umpires

Angelo Mathews (Image via ESPN)

 On 6th November, Angelo Mathews became the first batter in international cricket to be Timed Out against Bangladesh. He took more than 2 minutes to prepare himself to face his first ball and when Shakib Al Hasan appealed for Timed Out, the umpires gave the wicket. 

In the press match conference, Mathews called out the umpires and Shakib for his dismissal and said the umpires should’ve used common sense, as the strap of his helmet broke. But the Marylebone Cricket Club has now released a statement defending the umpire’s decision.

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In the statement, the MCC has declared that the umpires were right to declare that Mathews was not ready to face his first delivery within 2 minutes, while also taking in the broken strap in consideration. If the umpires were informed of the malfunction of gear, they could have accepted a delay in getting ready, but Mathews failed to do so. 

The MCC also noticed how the Sri Lankan veteran took 90 seconds to enter the 30-yard circle and his helmet strap broke at 1:54. Without consulting the umpires, Mathews called for a replacement helmet and the 2 minutes elapsed. Therefore when Shakib appealed, the umpires had no option but to give Mathews Timed Out. 

Sri Lanka fail to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy 

After completing their group stage matches, Sri Lanka are now mathematically unable to qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. After finishing 9th with 4 points only, Sri Lanka will miss the Champions Trophy for the first time since its inception in 1998. 

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Team walk back after losing to New Zealand (Image via ESPN)

They won the tournament once as well, being joint champions with India in 2002. They were semi-finalists in 1998 and 2013 as well. The 2025 Champions Trophy will be played in Pakistan with the top 8 teams in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. 

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