'It doesn't matter if Mathews respect Shakib or not', says Imrul
Angelo Mathews, Shakib al Hasan
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Bangladesh cricketer Imrul Kayes lashed out at Angelo Mathews regarding the ‘timed out’ controversy and backed Shakib al Hasan for his decision to appeal for the dismissal.
The incident took place during the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka when Mathews came to bat but his helmet’s strap was broken while he waited for the replacement, Shakib appealed to the umpires and he was given out.
According to the laws of cricket, after the fall of a wicket or the retirement of a batsman, the incoming player must be ready to receive the ball within two minutes.
Imrul stated that it does not matter if Mathews respects Shakib after the fiasco and as a professional cricketer he should have been aware of such rules.
“It doesn’t matter if Mathews respects Shakib or not there are many cricketers who respect him. Mathews, as a professional cricketer, should have prepared with his bat and helmet. He didn't do it. It's not Shakib's fault, it's not the umpires' fault. ICC is not to be blamed either,” said Imrul in a live session with Cricfrenzy.
“Will the ICC change the rules or for Mathews? I don't know why we should worried about Shakib. If what Shakib has done not go with the spirit of cricket, then you change the rules. Tell ICC to change the rules,” he said.
Imrul further added that what Shakib did was for the team and as a captain he must do everything for the betterment of the team.
“The captain will do whatever it takes to get results for his team. It was Mathews's fault, not the umpire's fault. Whereas, Shakib appealed, and did nothing beyond that. Shakib doesn't care if Mathews respects it and people of Bangladesh don't care either,” he added.
