Saud Shakeel made history in the 2025 Pakistan President’s Cup by becoming the first Pakistani cricketer to be dismissed ‘Timed Out’ in first-class cricket. This rare event happened during a pink-ball match between State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan Television (PT) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match was played under lights to accommodate Ramadan fasting.
Shakeel was given out because he did not reach the crease within three minutes after the fall of a wicket. According to cricket rules, a new batsman must arrive on time; otherwise, they can be dismissed without facing a ball.
His dismissal came right after a dramatic hat-trick by Muhammad Shahzad, who took three wickets in three deliveries. This sudden collapse resulted in SBP losing four wickets in just three balls, putting them in a difficult position.
The ‘Timed Out’ dismissal is very rare in cricket, and Shakeel’s case has once again sparked discussions about this rule. Some believe it is an important part of the game, while others think it can be unfair in certain situations.
With this unexpected turn of events, the match became even more exciting, and cricket fans are now debating the impact of this dismissal on future games.
