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Virat Kohli Master-Class! Convinces Umpires To Change Decision During South Africa Match. Watch

Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 101 to power India to 326/5 against South Africa in a top of the table clash of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 clash on Sunday. Celebrating his 35th birthday in front of a jam-packed Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Kohli slammed his 49th century to equal batting great Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most number of tons in 50-over cricket. The former India captain also surpassed Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara to become the third-highest run-scorer of all time in ODI World Cup history.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Delhi Police Gives Their Own 'Helmet' Twist To 'Timed Out' Debate

Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket. The incident took place during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh on Monday and it resulted in a massive controversy. Several fans and experts were of the opinion that Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan should have withdrawn his appeal and upheld the 'spirit of cricket'. However, there were some who came in support of Bangladesh and pointed out that the dismissal was in accordance to the law of the sport. Delhi Police also took the opportunity to put their own spin on the controversy as they came up with an unique road safety message on social media.

"Need To Respect People Who...": Angelo Mathews' Sharp Response To Reporter On 'Behaviour Question'

The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh rivalry elevated to a new level altogether after all-rounder Angelo Mathews was dismissed 'timed out' following an appeal from Shakib Al Hasan. While Shakib wasn't interested in withdrawing the appeal, the saga didn't end their. The two teams' players didn't even shake hands with each other after the game. When Mathews was asked about the incident by a reporter in the post-match press conference, the all-rounder, he gave a blunt response, saying that they would respect people who would respect them.

Bangladesh captain Shakib ruled out of final World Cup game

:Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will miss his team's final World Cup match after fracturing his finger during their win over Sri Lanka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Tuesday, and will be replaced by Anamul Haque.

Five Controversies Involving Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has ignited a new debate over the spirit of cricket after Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was 'timed out' in a fiery World Cup clash. It was the first time in the 146-year history of international cricket that such a dismissal had occurred. Mathews was adjudged to be out after failing to take strike within the two-minute time limit when he came out to bat in the game in New Delhi on Monday. Shakib made the appeal which was upheld by the on-field umpires and Mathews branded the Bangladesh captain as "disgraceful".

"Leave Spirit Of Cricket Out Of This": Harsha Bhogle's No Non-Sense Take On Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy

The 'timed out' dismissal of Angelo Mathews, a first in the 146-year old history of international cricket, has divided the cricket world. The appeal for 'timed out' against the former Sri Lanka captain was done by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. The incident happened during the 25th over when Angelo Mathews came at the crease after the fall of the fourth wicket. However, visuals showed his helmet strap came off as he was preparing to face the ball. The umpires deemed that he had taken more than two minutes, by which a batter should be ready to face the ball.

Not Angelo Mathews, Sourav Ganguly Would've Been 1st Timed Out Dismissal, But Then South Africa Great Did This... - Watch

Angelo Mathews became part of cricket history on Monday as the former Sri Lanka captain became the first batter in international cricket to be 'timed out'. The incident happened in Delhi during Sri Lanka's match against Bangladesh. After Sadeera Samarawickrama had just lost his wicket, Mathews took his time striding out to the crease and arrived to take strike after the stipulated two-minute mark. Time further passed as he suffered an issue with his helmet strap. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed for the time out and the umpires obliged. Gambhir took to X, formerly Twitter to express his views on the entire incident.

Cricket World Cup 2023: 'Timed Out' Appeal Not Shakib Al Hasan's Idea. Bangladesh Skipper's Huge Revelation

Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer in the history of international cricket to be dismissed 'timed out' during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Mathews was not ready to face his first ball within two minutes of the previous dismissal and the umpire had no option other than giving him out following an appeal from Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. Following the incident, Mathews has slammed the entire ordeal and Shakib has been criticised by fans and experts. However, Shakib revealed after the match that the appeal was not originally his idea.

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Virat Kohli Master-Class! Convinces Umpires To Change Decision During South Africa Match. Watch

Cricket World Cup 2023: Delhi Police Gives Their Own 'Helmet' Twist To 'Timed Out' Debate

"Need To Respect People Who...": Angelo Mathews' Sharp Response To Reporter On 'Behaviour Question'

Bangladesh captain Shakib ruled out of final World Cup game

Five Controversies Involving Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan

"Leave Spirit Of Cricket Out Of This": Harsha Bhogle's No Non-Sense Take On Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy

Not Angelo Mathews, Sourav Ganguly Would've Been 1st Timed Out Dismissal, But Then South Africa Great Did This... - Watch

Cricket World Cup 2023: 'Timed Out' Appeal Not Shakib Al Hasan's Idea. Bangladesh Skipper's Huge Revelation