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New Zealand opt to bowl against Sri Lanka in World Cup game
BENGALURU : New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a crucial World Cup game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, with both teams hoping the rain stays away.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand Take On Sri Lanka, Eye Semi-Final Berth
NZ vs SL, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:New Zealand will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Bengaluru. New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot. Ahead of their last league match which is under rain threat, New Zealand are hobbling on eight points, aware of the fact that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament.
"Stones Will Be Thrown At Him If...": Angelo Mathews' Brother Warns Shakib Al Hasan
A huge controversy erupted earlier this week when veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first player in the 146-year history of international cricket to be timed out during his side's Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh. Mathews had exceeded the two-minute time limit to take strike after he noticed that his helmet strap had come off. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan made the appeal that Mathews exceeded time limit to take strike, and as a result, the result went against the former Sri Lanka skipper.
Cricket World Cup - "Shakib Ka Khauf": Internet Reacts As England Star Shows Helmet To Umpire To Not Get 'Timed Out'
The 'timed out' controversy has became a big news in the world of sports. And there are enough reasons for it to happen. The dismissal of Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews was the first timed out dismissal in the 146 history of international cricket. The decision of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan to appeal for a 'timed out' dismissal after Angelo Mathews took over two minutes to get ready to face the ball, as per the rules of the Cricket World Cup, has been widely discussed. The umpires deemed Angelo Mathews and he was left an unhappy man.
"Wanted To Go And Say Enough Is Enough": Bangladesh Coach On Shakib Al Hasan - Angelo Mathews Timed Out Controversy
In reference to Shakib Al Hasan's appeal for a timed-out dismissal against Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews during their ICC World Cup 2023 match in Delhi on Monday, Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Allan Donald stated that he doesn't "like that sort of thing". To Mathews' dismay, the appeal was upheld. Shakib later claimed that he took certain actions "to make sure my team wins," but Mathews referred to this as "absolutely disgraceful."
Old Video Of Shakib Al Hasan's On-Field Outburst Is Viral Amid 'Timed Out' Debate During Cricket World Cup 2023
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was in the middle of a massive controversy after Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket. During the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between the two teams in New Delhi on Monday, Mathews failed to get ready for his first ball within the stipulated two minutes after the fall of a wicket and was given 'timed out' after Shakib's appeal. While Mathews insisted that the delay happened due to some malfunction with the strap of his batting helmet, the Bangladesh skipper was not moved by the argument and the umpire had no other option than to send Mathews back to the dugout.
Shakib Al Hasan's Blunt Response When Angelo Mathews Asked If He Would Withdraw 'Timed Out' Appeal
The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup match produced one of the most controversial events of the campaign after Angelo Mathews was given 'timed out'. It was Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan who appealed after the Sri Lanka all-rounder missed the 2-minute timeline to be ready for the next delivery of the over. Mathews even asked Shakib if he would consider withdrawing the appeal as the delay was down to a helmet issue, the Bangladesh captain outrightly refused, saying he doesn't want to.