Overview

• Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer to be dismissed 'timed out' in an international match during the ICC Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, having failed to take strike within two minutes of the previous wicket.
• The delay was caused by a broken chinstrap on Mathews' helmet, leading to a request for a replacement from the dressing room and the dismissal was upheld following an appeal by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan.
• The decision to dismiss Mathews sparked debates among spectators and cricket professionals, with several critiquing the decision as against the 'spirit of cricket' and arguing that Mathews should've been granted extra time due to the broken equipment.
• Timed out is the rarest mode of dismissal in cricket, and there have been only six instances of it in first-class cricket so far; this is the first time it has been used in international cricket.
• The incident has intensified the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with reactions of dismay and anger visible on field and in the stands.