In cricket, a "timed out" occurs when a new batsman takes too long to arrive at the crease after the dismissal of the previous batsman. According to the Laws of Cricket, a batsman must be ready to face the next delivery within three minutes of the previous batsman being dismissed. If the incoming batsman fails to reach the crease within this time frame, they can be declared "timed out," and they will be considered dismissed without having faced a ball. However, it's worth noting that timed outs are very rare in cricket and typically occur only in lower-level or informal matches where strict timekeeping might not be enforced. In professional cricket, players and officials are usually very vigilant about ensuring that the game proceeds smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
