Angelo Mathews Timed Out — First in International Cricket
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first batsman in international cricket history to be timed out after his helmet strap broke while walking to the crease.

Bangladesh's greatest cricketer who has been involved in multiple controversies — kicking stumps, arguing with umpires, and being banned for not reporting fixing approaches.
7 incidents documented
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first batsman in international cricket history to be timed out after his helmet strap broke while walking to the crease.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first batsman ever dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket history when his helmet strap broke as he walked to the crease, and Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan chose to invoke the law — creating one of cricket's most absurd and uniquely memorable dismissals.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be given 'Timed Out' after his helmet strap broke and he couldn't face a delivery within the stipulated time, with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan refusing to withdraw the appeal.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
2023-11-06
Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be dismissed 'Timed Out' at the 2023 World Cup — triggering a global debate about whether a law intended for persistent time-wasting should be used against a broken helmet strap.
Mohammedan SC vs Abahani Limited
2021-10-29
Shakib Al Hasan completely lost his composure during a domestic match, kicking the stumps out of the ground and later uprooting them after disagreeing with an umpire's decision.
Bangladesh / Sunrisers Hyderabad
29 October 2019
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was banned for two years (one year suspended) by the ICC for failing to report multiple corrupt approaches by a bookmaker during IPL 2018 and a tri-series.
Bangladesh / Various domestic teams
5 November 2014
Shakib Al Hasan has been involved in multiple incidents of kicking or uprooting stumps in anger, earning bans and fines.