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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sakshi Gupta

Cricket fans and pundits divided by controversial Angelo Mathews dismissal: ‘This is pathetic’

AP

Drama unfolded in Delhi when Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was “timed out” in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh, becoming the first batter to suffer the dismissal in the 146-year history of international cricket.

The incident took place during Bangladesh’s three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Mathews came into bat after Sadeera Samarawickrama was dismissed in the 25th over. As the former Sri Lanka captain prepared to take the strike, he encountered an issue with his helmet.

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