A Sri Lankan batter has become the first player in international cricket to be 'timed out' in a controversial moment in the World Cup. Angelo Mathews was given out by the on-field umpires during his side's clash with rivalsBangladeshinDelhiafter he was not ready to ...
The incident has sparked a debate about the seldom-used law - which has never previously been enforced in international cricket. It has only been used seven times in first-class cricket - including in 2002 when a batter was 'timed out' because he was still on a flight ...