Cricket-Mathews slams 'disgraceful' Bangladesh, Shakib defends 'time-out' appeal

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka - Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India - November 6, 2023 Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews walks after losing his wicket due to time out REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews called Bangladesh "disgraceful" and criticised the umpires for lacking in "common sense" after becoming the first player in international cricket to be 'timed out' in Monday's World Cup match between the Asian sides.

Mathews came out to bat in the 25th over of the Sri Lanka innings but his helmet chinstrap broke just as he was preparing to face bowler Shakib Al Hasan.