Xtra Time Web Desk: Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was involved in a controversy after he appealed for a timed-out decision against Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathews during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Although everything was as per the rules, many felt it was against the spirit of the game and slammed Shakib for not withdrawing the appeal.
The incident took place during 24.2 over of the Sri Lankan innings, with the score at 135-4. Sri Lanka just lost Sadeera Samarawickrama. Mathews, who was sent to bat next noticed something wrong in his helmet before facing the first ball. Mathews then gestured towards the dressing room asking for a replacement helmet but the damage was already done. As the 12th man ran with a helmet, Shakib had already appealed for a timed out against Mathews and was then asked to take the long walk back to the pavilion.
Mathews was seen pleading to the on-field umpires but was not entertained. The former Sri Lankan captain was quite livid as he threw his helmet on the ground right after crossing the boundary ropes.