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Angelo Mathews Timed Out: Helmet Strap and Cricket History

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.

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Angelo Mathews Timed Out — A Law Nobody Expected to See Used

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.

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