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The ICC, the sport's governing body, suspended Sri Lanka Cricket''s membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.
Mathews became the first player to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket during the World Cup match against Bangladesh.
'The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member,' it said in a statement.
Pakistan will now need to beat England by an almost impossible margin to leapfrog New Zealand on net run rate.
New Zealand occupy the last semifinal slot available but only by virtue of having a better net run rate than Pakistan and Afghanistan, with all three teams tied on eight points after eight games.
Bangladesh won by 3 wickets while chasing a target of 280.
The incident happened in the 25th over when the 36-year-old walked out to bat after the dismissal of Samarawickrama but found that the helmet strap was broken and immediately signalled for a replacement instead of facing the bowler Shakib.
It requires considerable fortitude and grit on the part of the players to black out the humiliation faced and walk back to the field with their heads held high.
He joined Australian speedster Mitchell Starc as the only other bowler to register three five-fors in World Cup history.
Shami finished with 5.18 while Siraj took 3/16 as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 55, their lowest total in the competition.
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