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[Saba Sports News] In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023’s 38th match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sri Lanka faced Bangladesh, with Bangladesh emerging victorious by a narrow three-wicket margin. However, the highlight of the game was Angelo Mathews’ dismissal for failing to take guard promptly. Mathews explained that his helmet’s strap had broken, causing the delay, but the umpire deemed him out.
This incident gained significant attention and became a viral topic on social media. Delhi Police capitalized on the trending “Timed Out” incident by posting a witty message about it. They emphasized the importance of wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers with the statement, “A good helmet can protect you from being timed out.”
Delhi Police is known for employing creative strategies to raise awareness about their initiatives and highlight the importance of following traffic regulations. They used the ongoing Cricket World Cup’s viral incident to convey a crucial message about helmet safety.
According to Rule 40.1.1 in cricket, when a wicket falls, the incoming batsman must be prepared to receive the ball within ‘2 minutes’ of the dismissal, unless the umpire calls ‘time.’ Failing to meet this condition may result in the incoming batsman being declared out, ‘timed out,’ if the opposing team appeals.