By no means seen a crew sink so low, Mathews beamed in the course of the press convention

The match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka within the ICC World Cup made historical past as soon as once more.

Controversy erupted yesterday when Angelo Mathews got here in to bat after Sidira Samara Wickramam’s dismissal however couldn’t face the primary ball inside 2 minutes as a result of a helmet defect, upon which Bangladesh appealed for dismissal.

On the enchantment of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, the umpire despatched Angelo Mathews again exterior the sector after an extended dialogue. Thus, Angelo Mathieu was declared out with out taking part in a ball.

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Within the press convention after dropping the wicket, Angelo Mathews criticized the gamers, together with the Bangladesh captain, saying that in my 15-year cricket profession, I’ve by no means seen a crew fall so low, it was a shameful act. You wish to respect those that respect us, we’re all ambassadors for this lovely sport, when you do not respect then do not anticipate to.

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Angelo Mathews stated we discuss participant security! So ought to I’ve performed with no helmet?, the third umpire may have checked, I used to be there 5 seconds in the past however the helmet broke which stopped me from batting, we’ve video proof.

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He stated that I’m not saying that if I used to be current on the crease, matches would have been gained, we want frequent sense! It is a psychological dysfunction. The umpires ought to have checked if I scratched or broke, sadly if it occurred with Bangladesh? I do not suppose any crew would do this knowingly.

It ought to be famous that on the finish of the match, the gamers of each the groups didn’t shake palms with one another.