"Absolutely Pathetic": Gautam Gambhir, Dale Steyn Slam Bangladesh As Angelo Mathews Is Timed Out

The 'Spirit of Cricket' question came into the picture once again as rare incident happened at the Cricket World Cup. In a match in Delhi, Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be timed out. In the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup match, Angelo Mathews was left stunned as rival skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed for 'timed out'. It all started when Angelo Mathews came in to bat in the 25th over, being bowled by Shakib Al Hasan. The former Sri Lanka captain soon realised that the strap of his helmet was not alright.

As he waited for the right helmet, Shakib Al Hasan appealed for a timed out. Angelo Mathews was absolutely livid. He pleaded with the umpires but Shakib Al Hasan did not withdraw his appeal. The dismissal made Angelo Mathews the victim of a rare dismissal.

Indian cricket team great Gautam Gambhir was not happy with what transpired. Even, South Africa great Dale Steyn was not pleased with the incident.

"Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews" Gautam Gambhir posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today! #AngeloMathews

"Well, that wasn't cool," Dale Steyn posted.

Well, that wasn't cool

It also triggered a debate with Asalanka saying, "My point is that Mathews' dismissal was not good for the spirit of cricket." Pakistan pace great Waqar Younis also called it against the spirit of cricket.

Australian batter Usman Khawaja questioned how could Mathews' be given 'timed out' when his helmet strap broke while he was at the crease.

"Angelo made his crease then his helmet strap broke. How is that timed out? I'm all for timed out if he doesn't make his crease but this is ridic (ridiculous). No different then a