Angelo Mathews. Photo : The Times of India
Sri Lanka lost their fifth wicket in the most unusual way, as Angelo Mathews was declared timed out for not reaching the middle in time after the fall of the fourth wicket in Delhi on Monday (6 November).
This is the first time a batsman has been ruled timed out in international cricket.
Sri Lanka lost their fourth wicket when Shakib Al Hasan broke a 50-plus stand, this time dismissing a dangerous looking Sadeera Samarawickrama for 41 off 42 balls as Sri Lanka lose their fourth wicket for 135 in Delhi.
Mathews took too long to get ready to take strike due to an issue with his helmet and the Bangladesh fielders made the appeal to the on-field umpire that the batter was timed out.
As per the rule, the new batter has to be ready within two minutes of the dismissal to face the next ball.
The umpire upheld the appeal and sent Mathews back to the pavilion.
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