I
understand the frustration expressed by Mathews following his dismissal, given
the unusual circumstances surrounding it. It's natural for him to be upset with
Shakib and the Bangladesh team for appealing the dismissal.
However,
it's crucial to emphasize that the ICC playing conditions are explicit: a new
batter must be "ready to receive the ball" within two minutes of a
dismissal. Mathews did not meet this requirement, resulting in his dismissal.
It's
also worth highlighting that Shakib was under no obligation to withdraw his
appeal, even though he was aware of Mathews' broken helmet strap. He had every
right to make the appeal, and the umpire was correct in upholding it.
Ultimately,
the responsibility for Mathews' dismissal lies with the ICC for implementing
such a strict rule. This rule is intended to maintain the pace of the game, but
it can be subject to exploitation in situations like this.
It
will be interesting to see if the ICC considers revising this rule in the
aftermath of Mathews' dismissal. There may be potential adjustments to allow
for flexibility in cases where the batter cannot prepare to face the ball
within two minutes due to circumstances beyond their control, such as a broken
helmet strap.
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