The 35-year-old Mathews, who leisurely walked out to the middle, appeared to have some issue (strap was broken) with the helmet. Meanwhile, Shakib and Bangladesh appealed for a time-out and the umpires gave Mathews out as they had to go by the rules. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out,” states the MCC rulebook. On the other hand, the ODI World Cup 2023 Playing Conditions pin the time at two minutes. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be out, Timed out,” the statement says.

Source: News 24 November 06, 2023 12:09 UTC