World Cup 2023: 5 Shocking Moments That Created History In The World Of Cricket
This year, the World Cup has seen many shocking and delightful moments that have created history in the world of cricket. With Angelo Matthews debatable wicket to Virat Kohlis sensational century, lets have a look at World Cup 2023 moments that will be remembered forever.
1. Entire Sri Lanka cricket board sackedAfter Sri Lanka crumbled against India in the 2023 World Cup, the country's Sports Minister, Roshan Ranasinghe, has sacked the entire Sri Lankan cricket board. This comes after a humiliating defeat of 302 runs in the match held in Mumbai on November 2."Sri Lanka Cricket has been besieged with complaints of player disciplinary issues, management corruption, financial misconduct, and match-fixing allegations," Ranasingh wrote in letters released to the Sri Lankan media.
2. Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar's recordJoining the God of Cricket is King Kohli, who completed 49 sensational ODI centuries. He becomes the second joint player to score the highest hundreds in the said format. It is incredible to see Virat Kohli back in action.
3. England's downfallWho thought the world champions would be at the end of the World Cup table? Once the reigning team, England saw a monstrous downfall, especially when Afghanistan caused a monumental 69-run upset, thus defeating the Englishmen.England also saw a disappointing defeat against India after the men in blue won by 100 runs.
4. Angelo Matthews dismissed after being timed outIn the history of ODI cricket, this is the first time a cricketer has been dismissed after being timed out. For the unknown, a new player has to start facing the ball within two minutes of the previous batter being out.Sri Lanka's Angelo Matthews was dismissed after he took over two minutes as he had some trouble fixing the helmet. This was during their match against Bangladesh when the opposition captain brought the same to the umpire's attention.Despite multiple pleas, Matthews was asked to walk back to the pavillion without facing a single ball, thus leading to Bangaldesh's victory.
5. Jadeja and Shami's fabulous fiverFor the first time, all the cricket fans are more excited to see the Indian bowlers in action, thanks to Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja's flawless fivers against Sri Lanka and South Africa, respectively.These pacers and spinners can change the game at any given point. No wonder India remains the table-topper and undefeated champions in the 2023 World Cup.