'This is not your backyard': Indian pacer schools Mathews over 'Timed out' issue, deletes post later

The debates and discussions over Angelo Mathews' controversial Timed-Out dismissal are still prevalent. Not a day has gone by since the incident when a new opinion on the matter hasn't arrived. And to add to the space an unusual name has brought his entry.

3 things you need to know

• Angelo Mathews became the first ever player to be given Timed Out
• Sri Lanka took on New Zealand in Bangalore on November 9, 2023
• New Zealand won the match by 5 wickets

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Jaydev Unadkat criticises Angelo Mathews

Match number 38 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 became a bearer of major controversy as Angelo Mathews was adjudged Timed Out after being not able to take the guard within the stipulated 2 minutes. Following the send-off, discussions erupted on whether it was unsportsmanlike of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan or if it is fair because everything happened within the ambit of rules.

While the matter has already been highlighted by some of the foremost names in the sport, Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat has shared his views on the matter and lambasted Mathews for not taking the consent of the umpired before taking the time to fix helmet issues.

In a now-deleted post on X, Unadkat reacted on a development of the matter that stated that umpire Richard Illingworth had informed Mathews that he had 30 seconds left to face the bowler. Indian pacer called out people for sympathizing with Mathews before knowing the entire matter.

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Follow-up of dismissal

All eyes were on Angelo Mathews as he walked down the middle during Sri Lanka's game against New Zealand on Thursday. On his way to the crease, the veteran all-rounder received a nice little welcome from captain Kane Williamson and Trent Boult, who might have enquired about the wellness of the helmet strap.  While it was all laughs when he came down to the middle, as far as play is concerned he could not resurrect Sri Lanka's innings and perished after scoring just 16 runs.