‘Fourth Umpire Is Wrong’: Angelo Mathews Shares Video Proof, Claims He Was Wrongly Given Timed Out Against Bangladesh
Angelo Mathews shared video proof to dispute his ‘timed out’ decision in the World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on November 6. Mathews stated, “4th umpire is wrong here! Video evidence shows I still had 5 more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the 4th umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn’t face the bowler without a helmet.”
4th umpire is wrong here! Video evidence shows I still had 5 more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the 4th umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn’t face the bowler without a helmet
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) November 6, 2023
Tense Dispute Over Timed Out Decision
The video displayed a gap of less than two minutes between Sadeera Samarawickrama’s dismissal and Mathews’ helmet trouble. Despite this, fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock argued that two minutes had already elapsed when Mathews encountered the helmet issue. This dispute led to heated exchanges between the Bangladesh and Sri Lankan players. Mathews persisted in referring to his dismissal while Bangladesh was batting.
Angelo Mathews posted a video on Twitter as proof for his timed-out dismissal, stating, “proof! From the time the catch was taken to the moment the helmet strap came off.”
Proof! From the time catch was taken and the time helmet strap coming off pic.twitter.com/2I5ebIqkGZ
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) November 6, 2023
Angelo Mathews Receives Strong Support from Fans
Angelo Mathews has garnered immense support from his fans following the ‘timed out’ dismissal controversy. Fans express their solidarity with Mathews, lauding his stance. One supporter remarks, “You are right Mathews,” while another appreciates the Sri Lankan players’ decision not to shake hands with the Bangladeshi team after the match. The Twitter thread continues to grow as fans rally behind Mathews, with one declaring, “You’ve been a class act today, Angie! @Angelo69Mathews, we are with you. @ICC & @Sah75official made a mistake today 👎🏽🤬.”
You are right Mathews. The best revenge is to beat New Zealand to show the world your true mettle. Best wishes for the most memorable innings of your life
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) November 6, 2023
It was a very good decision of the Sri Lankan players not to shake hands after the match
Bangladeshi players are not worth shaking hands. Shame on Bangladeshi Players. 👍— TROLL PAKISTAN CRICKET (@trollpakistanii) November 6, 2023
You’ve been a class act today Angie! @Angelo69Mathews, we are with you. @ICC & @Sah75official made a mistake today 👎🏽🤬 pic.twitter.com/7R47Y1HYWl
— footballcycle (@srilankanfooty) November 7, 2023
