Q. Who is the first cricketer in the history to be given a “timed out” dismissal?
Answer:
Angelo Mathews
Notes: Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka was given a “timed out” dismissal in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.
This made him the first player to suffer such a dismissal in international cricket’s 146-year history. Mathews was declared timed-out after Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan appealed.