Updated 9 November 2023 at 07:25 IST
ENG vs NED: Chris Woakes notifies the umpire over a faulty helmet, gets saved from a timed out
The Shakib Al Hasan and Angelo Mathews saga is still fresh in everyone's mind. Chris Woakes avoided a similar kind of dismissal during against Netherlands.
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ENG vs NED: The Shakib Al Hasan and Angelo Mathews saga is still fresh in everyone's mind. Mathews became the first ever batsman at the international level to be given a timed-out. The incident fuelled much debate as criticism poured in from every corner of the world.
3 things you need to know
- England posted a massive 339 runs against the Netherlands
- The defending champions are not in contention for a semifinals berth
- They will next face Pakistan in the last game
Chris Woakes avoided Angelo Mathews-like dismissal against the Netherlands
England's match against the Netherlands also witnessed a similar kind of incident. Chris Woakes walked out after Moeen Ali departed to the pavilion. After arriving at the crease, Woakes found that his helmet had some issues and he promptly showed that to the on-field umpire to avoid a timed-out dismissal.
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He was seen laughing during the entire incident which could be dig at the Bangladesh skipper.
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Earlier, Ben Stokes' century helped England to post a staggering 339 runs. Woakes also contributed with the bat as the 34-year-old 51 from 45 balls. Following their loss to Australia, the defending champions have crashed out of the World Cup and are playing to retain their reputation. They have already lost six matches and could revive their pride with wins in their last two matches. England will face Pakistan in their last World Cup game.
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Published By : Ashish Kapoor
Published On: 9 November 2023 at 07:25 IST