Delhi Police Takes Inspiration From Sri Lankan Cricketer’s "Timed Out" Dismissal To Send Strong Message
Cricket World Cup 2023, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Delhi Police brutally trolled Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews after he was "timed out".
The world cannot stop talking about the "timed out" dismissal of Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh. The experienced batter was given out after he failed to get ready in time to face his first ball. Angelo Mathews had reached the ground in the stipulated time, however, upon reaching, he faced issues with the strap of his helmet, and in the process, the time passed, and he was deemed out.
In the latest trending news, Delhi Police's official handle has mocked Angelo Mathews.
"Delhitees! we hope now you have understood the importance of a ‘HELMET’," Delhi Police's official handle wrote on X.
Sharing the image of Angelo Mathews, Delhi Police's handle also wrote, "A good Helmet can protect you from being timed out."
Check out the post here:
Delhitees!
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) November 7, 2023
we hope now you have understood the importance of a ‘HELMET’. #SLvBAN#CWC2023#AngeloMathews#DelhiPoliceCares pic.twitter.com/bBUkXhGDw7
As per the official rule book, rule 40.1.1 states: After the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batter, the incoming batter must, unless Time has been called, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes of the dismissal or retirement. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out.
After the match against Bangladesh came to an end on Monday, Angelo Mathews let it rip at the opposition camp, and he termed his dismissal "disgraceful."
"Absolutely disgraceful. We all play to win but I never thought a team or player would stoop to such levels to get a wicket. I did nothing wrong. I reached the crease in time. It was an equipment malfunction and I was not wasting time or trying to gain an advantage. Common sense should have prevailed," Mathews told reporters.
On the other hand, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan stood by his actions, saying he has "no regrets."
"I have no regrets. I have been playing against Angelo since our U-19 days. I think it was 2006 when we played against each other for the first time. What happened was unfortunate for him, but rules are rules," said Shakib.
For the unversed, it was Bangladesh who defeated Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday.
After the match came to an end, Sri Lanka players refused to shake hands with the opposition, and they just walked off to their changing rooms.
