Sri Lanka group refuse to shake hands with Bangladesh after their World Cup 2023 match in Delhi. (Photo: AP)
The bad blood in between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh overflowed at the end of their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Sri Lankan cricket group declined the popular ‘hand shake’ after their match versus Bangladesh after previous captain and all-rounder Angelo Mathews had actually ended up being the first-ever batter to be ‘timed out’ in the history of global cricket.
Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan appealed for the ‘timed out’ termination versus Angelo Mathews and the choice was promoted by the off-field umpires in addition to the 3rd umpire. Bangladesh went on the win the highly-charged match by 3 wickets to stay in contention for credentials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
After the match, Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis and his side declined to shake hands with the Bangladesh batters along with the group. The video of Sri Lanka’s rejection for handshake went viral on social networks.
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Shakib al Hasan safeguarded his choice and declared he took the choice for the advantage of the group. “One of our fielders pertained to me and stated if you appeal now he’ll be out. I appealed and the umpires asked me if I’m severe or whether I am going to take it back. It’s in the laws. I do not understand if it’s best or incorrect. I was at war and I needed to take a choice to ensure my group wins,” he included.
Angelo Mathews felt that Sri Lankan group not did anything incorrect in declining the hand shake after the match. “You require to appreciate individuals who appreciate us. It does not suggest that– they need to appreciate the video game itself. I indicate, all of us are ambassadors of this gorgeous video game, consisting of the umpires. Then, if you do not regard and if you do not utilize your typical sense, what more can you ask for?” Mathews stated in the post-match interview in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis blamed the on-field umpires for not taking the proper choice in concerns to the Mathews termination. “It’s extremely frustrating– when Angelo came to the crease, there were 5 2nd. He discovered out strap of the helmet came off. It’s frustrating umpires could not action in and make appropriate choice,” Mendis stated.