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Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews gave a savage send-off after dismissing Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Both these veterans locked horns earlier in the fixture as Mathews became the first player in international cricket to be timed out. It was Al Hasan who appealed that the Sri Lankan star was taking a lot of time which led to his dismissal.
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Coming back to the second innings, Bangladesh were cruising to the 280-run chase until Mathews came into the ball and sent out an off-cutter which managed to get a leading edge off Shakib. As the ball went up, Charith Asalanka completed an incredible diving catch to complete the dismissal. As Shakib Al Hasan walked back, Angelo Mathews was seen pointing at his wrist and reminding the Bangladesh captain that it was his time to go.
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Further talking about Asalanka, the left-hander scored an incredible century to help Sri Lanka post the 280-run target. But he also was unhappy with Angelo Mathews' wicket and talked about the spirit of cricket.
Speaking in the mid-innings interview, He said, "It’s always good feeling when you are getting a hundred and I’m feeling happy now. (On Mathews' timed out dismissal) My point of view it’s not good for the spirit of the game."
