ICC ODI World Cup 2023 | Angelo Mathews calls Shakib Al Hasan and Bangladesh as disgraceful after timed out incident dgtl

He became the first batter in the world to be timed out. Due to the crime of wasting time, I had to return to the dressing room without playing a single ball. Angelo Mathews criticized Bangladesh and Shakib Al Hasan after the match. He said that he could not think that Bangladesh could go down so low. Mathews comments that Shakib has lost all his respect. He termed the whole incident as ‘shameful’.

After the match Mathews said, “I didn’t do anything wrong. I had 2 minutes to get ready, which I did. What to do if the equipment is not right! I do not know where the common sense of Bangladesh went? Shameful behavior of Shakib and Bangladesh. If Bangladesh can stoop so low to play cricket, then there is definitely something wrong. Common sense should have been used.”

After this, Mathews said about Shakib, “I had a lot of respect for Shakib for so long. He lost everything today.” After the match, the Sri Lankan team did not shake hands with the Bangladesh cricketers. In that context, Mathews replied, “Respect is only possible if you respect people. We are all ambassadors of the game of cricket. If you don’t respect the opposing cricketers and don’t use intelligence, what more can I ask for?”

Mathews said, he was ready to take the strike. But at the last moment you can understand that the strap of the helmet is torn. He said, “We talk a lot about the safety of cricketers. So should I play without a helmet? The umpires should also have used their wisdom. Consult third umpire if necessary. Even wicketkeepers don’t open their helmets. In my 15-year career, I have never seen a team sink so low.”