STA Odisha aware citizens on wearing helmets through CWC23’s ‘Timed Out’ incident
The photo in an X post by STA, Odisha reads, “On field or off field, Bad quality helmet can take your wicket.”
Bhubaneswar: In a creative and cricket-inspired tweet, the State Transport Authority (STA), Odisha on Monday have sent out a friendly reminder to the citizens of the State on the importance of wearing helmets while riding.
The tweet by STA Odisha, posted on their official X account accompanied by 2 pictures of Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews, reads, “#RoadSafety lesson from #CWC23. Don’t throw away your wicket, play a consistent long innings.”
“Always wear ISI certified helmet & tie the strap. Also encourage pillion rider to do so.”
“On Field or Off Field #SafetyFirst always!”
The photo in the X post has a caption that says, “On field or off field, Bad quality helmet can take your wicket.”
It is to be noted that on Monday, Mathews earned a rare distinction by becoming the first player ever to be ‘timed out’ in international cricket during Sri Lanka’s ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
After Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Sadeera Samarawickrama midway through Sri Lanka’s first innings, Mathews entered the field only to find that the strap of his helmet was broken. While he waited for a replacement, Shakib appealed and Mathews was given out.
As per Rule 40.1.1, after the fall of a wicket, the incoming batter must, unless ‘time’ has been called by the umpire, be ready to receive the ball, or for the other batter to be ready to receive the next ball within ‘2 minutes’ of the dismissal. If this requirement is not met, the incoming batter will be given out, ‘timed out’, if the opponent appeals.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ annual report of accidents, in 2022, a total of 50,029 persons were killed who were not wearing helmets, of which 35,692 (71.3 per cent) persons were drivers and 14,337 (28.7 per cent) were pillion riders.
#RoadSafety lesson from #CWC23
Don’t throw away your wicket, play a consistent long innings.
Always wear ISI certified helmet 🪖 & tie the strap. Also encourage pillion rider to do so.
On Field or Off Field #SafetyFirst always !#AngeloMatthews#CricketWorldCup#WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/r2h26t8GSn
— State Transport Authority, Odisha (@STAOdisha) November 6, 2023
Ms Kalinga