“If he comes to play in Sri Lanka, stones will be thrown at him” This Sri Lankan player threatened Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan: The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Monday was quite controversial. When Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews took a little extra time while taking the batting stance, he was given time out on the appeal of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan. Due to this, the Sri Lankan players looked very angry and after the end of the match, the players of both the countries did not even shake hands with each other.

But now the matter has gone much further. A Sri Lankan player has advised Shakib to never come to Sri Lanka. He says that if the Bangladeshi captain comes to his country, he will be stoned.

Angelo Mathews’ family threatens Shakib Al Hasan

Angelo Mathews’ brother Trevin Mathews, who has also played cricket at the club level, is very angry after the incident that happened in the match on Monday. He has threatened Shakib Al Hasan not to come to Sri Lanka. He said that if Shakib comes to take part in bilateral series or Lanka Premier League, the fans can throw stones at him. Trevin, speaking to a newspaper on the matter, said,

“We are very disappointed. The Bangladeshi captain has no sportsmanship and has not shown gentlemanliness in a gentleman’s game. We never expected this action from the Bangladesh captain and the rest of his team. Shakib is not welcome in Sri Lanka. If he comes here to play an international or LPL match, he will be pelted with stones, or may have to face the wrath of the fans. Angelo was inside his crease in the stipulated time, but it was not his fault when his helmet strap broke.”

Angelo Mathews was given ‘time out’ agreement

Let us tell you that Angelo Mathews could not play the ball within two minutes due to helmet related problems in the match against Bangladesh, after which Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan made a strong appeal to the umpire to give time out to Angelo Mathews. Did. The umpire also asked him to withdraw the appeal, but Shakib did not agree and Mathews had to return to the pavilion without playing a single ball.

Mathews also explained a lot to Shakib (Shakib Al Hasan) about the helmet problem, but it was of no use and he had to return to the pavilion. Mathews seems very angry with this incident and was seen banging his helmet on the boundary line. Let us tell you that this is the first incident in international cricket, when the batsman has been given time out.