New Delhi: Star Pakistan batsman Saud Shakeel who scored a half-century against India in the current ICC Champions Trophy was timed out on March 4 (Tuesday) after allegedly dozing off and missing his opportunity to take the crease. Shakeel was expected to bat fifth for State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in their match against Pakistan Television (PTV) during the Presidents Cup Grade 1 First-Class tournament. This event further highlights the ongoing issues facing Pakistan cricket which has been subject to continuous criticism. Following a series of wickets Saud Shakeel who was designated to bat at No. 5 failed to arrive at the crease within the three-minute time limit. Amad Butt the captain of the PTV team promptly made an appeal leading to the umpires disqualifying him. Reports suggest that Shakeel dozed off causing him to miss his chance to bat on time. He has now earned the unfortunate record of being the seventh player in first-class cricket history to be timed out and the first from Pakistan. The situation unfolded when Mohammad Shahzad removed captain Umar Amin and Fawad Alam in consecutive deliveries placing SBP in a difficult position after they had started their innings at 128-1. The following batsman Shakeel took more time than allowed to come to the crease which PTV capitalized on with a successful appeal for dismissal. Shahzad achieved an impressive hat-trick by dismissing Mohammad Irfan on the next delivery contributing to SBPs downfall as they were bowled out for 205. Shakeel has now become one of only seven cricketers in first-class history to be timed out since the rules introduction marking him as a rare and unwelcome entry on that list. In cricket when a new batter does not arrive at the crease within three minutes following the dismissal of the previous batter it is referred to as a timed out dismissal. The fielding team can request a timed out dismissal if the incoming batter is not ready to take their position at the crease or at their partners end within the specified time. If the appeal is upheld the batsman is considered out. While this is one of the ten recognized methods of dismissal according to cricket law it is rarely utilized in professional matches.