New Delhi: In the World Cup (World Cup 2023), the match is being played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh (SL vs BAN) in Delhi. There was a lot of chaos in this match, seeing which the defeat left everyone shocked. In this match, something happened with Angelo Mathews (Angelo Mathews Time Out), which hardly anyone would have seen. Due to an appeal by Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, Mathews did not get a chance to play a single ball and was given out. So let us know what the MCC rules say regarding time out.
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In fact, when Mathews came to the crease after Samarawickrama was bowled, he brought the wrong helmet. When he realized that he had brought a broken helmet, he ordered a helmet. Seeing this, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan immediately went to the umpire and started appealing for time out. After which Mathews also talked to Shakib about this, telling him that he had brought the wrong helmet. But Shakib did not listen to him and did not withdraw his appeal. After which the umpire had to give Mathews out.
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MCC rules on time out
According to MCC rules, the next batsman should always be ready before the wicket falls or the batsman retires. They are required to reach the crease and play the ball within 3 minutes of being out or retiring. In such a situation, if he is not able to play in time, then the incoming batsman is given time out.
Shakib took advantage of the rule
Shakib Al Hasan took advantage of this rule and appealed to the umpire to give time out to Angelo Mathews. However, let us tell you that Angelo Mathews came to the crease within 3 minutes, but due to his broken helmet he was not fully prepared. Meanwhile, he was also seen explaining his point to Shakib and the umpire, but Shakib did not withdraw his appeal and was declared out.