Fast bowler of India blasts Angelo Mathews over the 'Timed Out' debate. Then deletes post
The fast bowler of Indian cricket team Jaydev Unadkat was extremely critical of Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews over the 'Timed Out' controversy in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Matthews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'Timed Out' and that led to a massive debate involving the ‘spirit of cricket'. He took to social media to give proof that he was able to reach the crease in time but a broken helmet strap did not allow him to take strike. According to a report, umpire Richard Illingworth informed Mathews that he had 30 seconds left when the Sri Lankan batsman walked in to bat against Bangladesh.
Unadkat wrote on social media, citing the report, that “this is why you should always listen to both sides of the story before jumping to conclusions and giving sympathy points. This is a cricket field, not your backyard, where you can laze around. If you expect sportsmanship, show some yourself first by getting the umpire's consent to change the equipment and not just wandering off the pitch as if you don't care."