Sri Lankan captain who became the first batsman in international cricket to be given out 'Timed Out' during the 2023 World Cup.
5 incidents documented
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first batsman in international cricket history to be timed out after his helmet strap broke while walking to the crease.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first batsman ever dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket history when his helmet strap broke as he walked to the crease, and Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan chose to invoke the law — creating one of cricket's most absurd and uniquely memorable dismissals.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be given 'Timed Out' after his helmet strap broke and he couldn't face a delivery within the stipulated time, with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan refusing to withdraw the appeal.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
2023-11-06
Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be dismissed 'Timed Out' at the 2023 World Cup — triggering a global debate about whether a law intended for persistent time-wasting should be used against a broken helmet strap.
England vs Sri Lanka
3 June 2014
Sri Lanka's Sachithra Senanayake ran out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end during an ODI, making Buttler a repeat victim of the controversial dismissal.