Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was on Monday given `timed out' in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh, becoming the first man to suffer the dismissal in the history of international cricket.

The former captain took more than two minutes to take strike after having issues with his helmet and opposition skipper Shakib Al Hasan appealed, which was upheld by the on-field umpire.

The incident happened in the 25th over of the Sri Lanka innings when Shakib Al Hasan had just dismissed Samarawickrama, caught by Mahmudullah near the rope.

Mathews took his time walking in, and then struggled with his helmet as the strap broke just as he was taking guard.

As he signalled to the dressing room for a new helmet, Shakib and the Bangladesh team appealed for a "timed out" dismissal and the umpires upheld the appeal much to Mathews' dismay.