Angelo Mathews returns as Sri Lanka announce 22-man squad for England Test series
3 years, 11 months ago

Angelo Mathews returns as Sri Lanka announce 22-man squad for England Test series

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced their squad for the two-match Test series against England in which they have included star all-rounder Angelo Mathews. The 33-year-old, who has played 86 Tests till date, is making a Test comeback after missing last month's South Africa tour with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the hosts have recalled fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep, while also including the likes of Roshen Silva, Lakshan Sandakan and uncapped Ramesh Mendis. Sri Lanka squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Oshada Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Lasith Embuldeniya, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Asitha Fernando, Roshen Silva, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Ramesh Mendis

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Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket

India TV News  

Angelo Mathews saw his name written in Sri Lanka cricket's history books after reaching 8,000 Test runs on Friday. The veteran all-rounder scored an unbeaten 40 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa in Gqerbha to become the only third Sri Lanka to achieve the historic run-scoring record. Among active Sri Lankans, Dimuth Karunartne …

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL: Angelo Mathews joins elite Sri Lanka club with 8000 Test runs

India Today  

Angelo Mathews became only the third Sri Lankan batter to score 8000 runs in Test cricket. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights Mathews needed 34 before the game, and he got there with ease. Angelo Mathews becomes the 3rd Sri Lankan after Sangakkara and Jayawardene to complete 8,000 Test runs. 🙇‍♂️âä️ pic.twitter.com/s800vQfYHZ — Mufaddal Vohra December …

"We let entire nation down": All-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka's early exit from T20 WC
6 months, 1 week ago

"We let entire nation down": All-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka's early exit from T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

Gros Islet, : Sri Lanka's veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews reflected on a difficult 2024 T20 World Cup and issued an apology to Sri Lanka on behalf of his teammates, saying they were "heartbroken" to have "let the entire nation down". "We let entire nation down": All-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka's early exit from T20 WC The 2014 winners succumbed …

Mathews stars for Sri Lanka in T20 series-clinching win over Afghanistan
10 months ago

Mathews stars for Sri Lanka in T20 series-clinching win over Afghanistan

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka bowled out Afghanistan for 115 to win their Twenty20 by 72 runs and clinch the series on Monday. Mathews opened the bowling for Sri Lanka and dismissed Hazratullah Zazai for 1 and Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran on 10 to take 2-9 in two overs. Only four Afghanistan players reached double figures, and bowling allrounder …

Mathews, Chandimal slam tons to hand Sri Lanka 212-run lead vs Afghanistan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mathews, Chandimal slam tons to hand Sri Lanka 212-run lead vs Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal scored centuries and shared 232 runs for the fourth wicket to take Sri Lanka to a strong position in the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday. Dinesh Chandimal celebrates after scoring a century with Angelo Mathews during Day 2 of the one-off Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Their 232-run partnership took 380 …

Angelo Mathews disturbs own timber in attempt to smash half-tracker from Qais Ahmed l WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Angelo Mathews disturbs own timber in attempt to smash half-tracker from Qais Ahmed l WATCH

India TV News  

Sri Lanka posted a huge total on Day 2 of the only Test match against Afghanistan to stretch their first innings lead to 212 on Saturday. Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal registered impressive centuries at Sinhalese Sports Club but Afghanistan made a comeback with three late wickets. Mathews scored 141 off 259 with the help of 14 fours and three …

After thrashing Angelo Mathews in last over, Luke Jongwe says SL player was his Facebook DP and wallpaper
11 months, 1 week ago

After thrashing Angelo Mathews in last over, Luke Jongwe says SL player was his Facebook DP and wallpaper

Hindustan Times  

Luke Jongwe has an interesting way of showing gratitude towards his idols. Zimbabwe's Luke Jongwe plays a shot during the second Twenty20 international vs Sri Lanka "He used to be my wallpaper when I was a kid. Then, Jongwe and Madande scored 35 runs off 13 balls and there was still a delivery remaining in the final over when Madande …

Needing 20 off 6 balls, Luke Jongwe smashes Angelo Mathews for sixes as Zimbabwe create history vs Sri Lanka
11 months, 1 week ago

Needing 20 off 6 balls, Luke Jongwe smashes Angelo Mathews for sixes as Zimbabwe create history vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Zimbabwe celebrated Tuesday after winning their first T20 international against Sri Lanka in dramatic fashion to square the three-match series in Colombo. Luke Jongwe bats against Angelo Mathews Chasing a target of 174, Zimbabwe required 20 runs off the last over bowled by Angelo Mathews, triumphing by four wickets. Mathews, Sri Lanka's hero with the bat with an unbeaten 66, …

Angelo Mathews slams 'agenda driven former selectors after playing match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe
11 months, 1 week ago

Angelo Mathews slams 'agenda driven former selectors after playing match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe

India TV News  

Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe in the first T20I by three wickets chasing down 144 runs in the last-ball thriller on Sunday. Playing for the first time in the format since 2021, Angelo Mathews starred with the bat scoring 46 runs off 38 balls and also won the player of the match award for bailing the team out of the precarious …

Explained: Why Angelo Mathews was dismissed 'Timed Out' during Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup game
1 year, 1 month ago

Explained: Why Angelo Mathews was dismissed 'Timed Out' during Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup game

Firstpost  

During their World Cup game against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews, who came in to bat at number six, was dismissed in bizarre fashion after being ‘Timed Out’. International cricket witnessed a first of its kind incident when Bangladesh took on Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday. Sri …

Timed Out — Angelo Mathews’ controversial dismissal against Bangladesh
1 year, 1 month ago

Timed Out — Angelo Mathews’ controversial dismissal against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Something strange happened on Monday afternoon. Angelo Mathews failed to get ready to take strike within the stipulated time of two minutes after the fall of the fourth Sri Lankan wicket in the World Cup match against Bangladesh here on Monday. Angelo Mathews - Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Credit: bbc.com Then the post-match press conferences seemed an extension of what …

SL vs BAN: Angelo Mathews creates unwanted record as Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse
1 year, 1 month ago

SL vs BAN: Angelo Mathews creates unwanted record as Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse

India TV News  

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has been adjudged timed out in a bizarre chain of events that transpired in the Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh clash during the 38th match of the ongoing World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, November 6. Watch the video of Angelo Mathews' dismissal: The dramatic event unfolded in …

AFG vs SL: Angelo Mathews looks to enjoy ‘every single moment’ for Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup challenge
1 year, 1 month ago

AFG vs SL: Angelo Mathews looks to enjoy ‘every single moment’ for Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup challenge

The Hindu  

All-rounders and injuries don’t get along, especially in modern-day cricket. Angelo Mathews, the veteran Sri Lankan who has rediscovered his mojo as an allrounder, has said that modern-day allrounders can hope for lesser breakdowns due to excessive workload. Due to playing so many games these days, it’s really difficult to sort of stop injuries,” Mathews said ahead of Sri Lanka’s …

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara ruled out with thigh injury, Chameera named as replacement
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara ruled out with thigh injury, Chameera named as replacement

India Today  

Sri Lanka faced a significant setback before their crucial match against Afghanistan, losing fast bowler Lahiru Kumara to a left thigh muscle injury. Initially, Chameera was not part of Sri Lanka's 15-member World Cup squad due to an injury he sustained during the Lanka Premier League. Chameera's addition marks the third instance of Sri Lanka making injury-related changes to their …

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka
1 year, 1 month ago

England bowled out for just 156 in must-win World Cup clash with Sri Lanka

The Independent  

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ENG vs SL, You have to fight fire with fire: Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka’s England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

ENG vs SL, You have to fight fire with fire: Angelo Mathews on Sri Lanka’s England clash

The Hindu  

Some cricketers never fade away. Transformed man “He’s evolved so much over the last five, six years,” Mathews said of Mendis, ahead of the encounter against England. So playing under Kusal gives me pleasure.” If Mathews makes the playing XI, his batting prowess and Mendis’ free-spiritedness will be crucial against England. You have to fight fire with fire.” Not fading …

Angelo Mathews praises Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis’s ‘fearless cricket’
1 year, 1 month ago

Angelo Mathews praises Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis’s ‘fearless cricket’

The Hindu  

Some cricketers never fade away. “He’s evolved so much over the last five, six years,” Mathews said of Mendis, ahead of the encounter against England. So playing under Kusal gives me pleasure.” If Mathews makes the playing XI, his batting prowess and Mendis’ free-spiritedness will be crucial against England. You have to fight fire with fire.” England’s Moeen Ali, on …

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka bring in Angelo Mathews in place of injured quick Matheesha Pathirana
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka bring in Angelo Mathews in place of injured quick Matheesha Pathirana

Firstpost  

Mathews, who was part of Sri Lanka’s campaigns in each of their last three World Cups, had already joined the squad ahead of the Netherlands match in Lucknow on Saturday. Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was on Tuesday drafted into the Sri Lanka squad after pacer Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC World Cup due to …

Matheesha Pathirana's injury puts Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign in jeopardy, veteran named as replacement
1 year, 2 months ago

Matheesha Pathirana's injury puts Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign in jeopardy, veteran named as replacement

India TV News  

The young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of World Cup 2023 with a shoulder injury. The veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has been named a replacement by Sri Lanka Cricket and has already joined the squad ahead of the England game on October 26. Sri Lanka Cricket had already named all-rounder Angelo Mathews and speedster Dushmantha Chameera …

Sri Lanka veteran batter Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka veteran batter Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Sunday, July 23. He said that he cannot reveal 'unexpected reasons' that led him to take the retirement decision but thanked his former teammates and Sri Lanka Cricket members in a post on his Facebook page. Lahiru was part of Sri Lanka's ICC T20 World …

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: De Silva and Mathews rescue Sri Lanka on Day 1 after Afridi blows
1 year, 5 months ago

SL vs PAK, 1st Test: De Silva and Mathews rescue Sri Lanka on Day 1 after Afridi blows

The Hindu  

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242 for six on day one of the opening Test against Pakistan in Galle on Sunday. Home captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s decision to bat appeared to have backfired after Shaheen Afridi dealt three blows in the morning session and Sri Lanka slumped to 54 for …

Sri Lanka drops Mathews from World Cup qualifiers; Pathirana named in 15-member squad
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka drops Mathews from World Cup qualifiers; Pathirana named in 15-member squad

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka cricket board on Friday named a 15-member squad for its World Cup qualifying matches in Zimbabwe, leaving out former skipper Angelo Mathews. The 36-year-old Mathews scored 12 runs from 21 balls in his last ODI at home earlier this month, when Sri Lanka lost to Afghanistan by six wickets at Hambantota in the first game of a three-match …

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Visitors recall Angelo Mathews for ODI series
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Visitors recall Angelo Mathews for ODI series

Firstpost  

Mathews, 35, played his last ODI against West Indies in March 2021 where he scored just five runs Auckland: Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews will return to the team after a two-year hiatus after selectors named him Friday to its squad for the one-day series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka and New Zealand began their second and final Test …

Sri Lanka recalls Mathews for New Zealand ODI series
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka recalls Mathews for New Zealand ODI series

The Hindu  

Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews will return to the team after a two-year hiatus after selectors named him Friday to its squad for the one-day series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka and New Zealand began their second and final Test in Wellington on Friday in a series led by the hosts 1-0. ODI squad: Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu …

'Our last Test was six months back': Angelo Mathews makes massive statement amid race against India for WTC Final spot
1 year, 9 months ago

'Our last Test was six months back': Angelo Mathews makes massive statement amid race against India for WTC Final spot

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka are taking on New Zealand in a two-Test series, which is their first appearance in the longest format of the game since July last year. Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli; Angelo Mathews Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has now spoken about the lack of Test cricket action for Sri Lanka; in 2023, the island nation will play …

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews 3rd Sri Lanka batter to score 7000 Test runs
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews 3rd Sri Lanka batter to score 7000 Test runs

India Today  

Angelo Mathews, on Thursday, March 9, became the third Sri Lankan after Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene to score 7000 runs in Test cricket. Mathews also went past the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya in the list of leading run-scorers for Sri Lanka in Tests. On Day 1 of Sri Lanka’s opening Test against the Black Caps, Mathews scored 47 runs off …

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia
2 years, 5 months ago

Four Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of second Test against Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka has suffered a huge blow in its bid to square its two-Test series against Australia after four cricketers tested positive for COVID-19 and had to be replaced. In coronavirus tests on Wednesday, three players from the first Test were positive: leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, fast bowler Asitha Fernando, and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka added spinners Prabath Jayasuriya, …

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Visitors' injury woes deepen as Stoinis ruled out
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia: Visitors' injury woes deepen as Stoinis ruled out

Firstpost  

Stoinis strained his side smashing 44 off 31 in Tuesday’s two-wicket win in Pallekele and Cricket Australia said Wednesday that the 32-year-old will play no further part in the five-match series. Australia’s injury woes in Sri Lanka deepened Wednesday with all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ruled out of the rest of the ODI series and spinner Ashton Agar also joining the wounded …

Mathews, Chandimal, bowlers get Sri Lanka closer to series win against Bangladesh
2 years, 6 months ago

Mathews, Chandimal, bowlers get Sri Lanka closer to series win against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal hit centuries as Sri Lanka raised hope of winning the second Test after reducing Bangladesh to 34 for 4 on day four on Thursday. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary The host still needs 107 runs with six wickets remaining on the last day to force Sri Lanka to bat a second time. REPORT - BAN v …

BAN vs SL, 1st Test: Sri Lanka reaches 258-4 vs Bangladesh on Day 1
2 years, 7 months ago

BAN vs SL, 1st Test: Sri Lanka reaches 258-4 vs Bangladesh on Day 1

The Hindu  

Angelo Mathews hit his 12th century as Sri Lanka made steady progress on day one of the opening test against Bangladesh, reaching 258-4 on Sunday. But Karunaratne himself struggled against Bangladesh offspinner Nayeem Hasan, who returned figures of 2-71 after playing his first test since February last year. A short time later Mathews reached his fifty off 111 balls, clipping …

IND vs SL: No Sangakkara, no Mahela, no Herath - Sri Lanka meandering in Tests in recent years
2 years, 9 months ago

IND vs SL: No Sangakkara, no Mahela, no Herath - Sri Lanka meandering in Tests in recent years

The Hindu  

On August 24, 2015, Kumar Sangakkara, one of Sri Lanka’s modern-day greats, bid adieu to Test cricket, leaving a void that hasn’t yet been filled. READ: New start for Rohit Sharma's Team India in Virat Kohli's 100th Test In the six and a half years that Sri Lanka has played without Sangakkara and Jayawardene, it has won 22 matches, lost …

Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal to retire from international cricket after India tour
2 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal to retire from international cricket after India tour

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Lakmal, a former Test captain, has played 68 Tests, 86 ODIs and 11 T20s. Colombo: Senior Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal will retire from all forms of international cricket after the tour of India which begins later this month. “Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from all forms …

Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Kusal Perera recovers from Covid, named in SL squad for white-ball series
3 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka vs South Africa: Kusal Perera recovers from Covid, named in SL squad for white-ball series

India Today  

Batsman Kusal Perera has been named in the Sri Lanka squad for next month's limited-overs home series against South Africa after recovering from COVID-19, the country's cricket board said on Monday. New additions include leg-spinner Pulina Tharanga and batsman Kamindu Mendis, who both impressed during the domestic Twenty20 league this month, while left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan and seamer Kasun Rajitha …

Angelo Mathews, three banned cricketers not in Sri Lanka Cricket's contract list
3 years, 4 months ago

Angelo Mathews, three banned cricketers not in Sri Lanka Cricket's contract list

India TV News  

All-rounder Angelo Mathews, along with three suspended players -- Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis -- do not figure in Sri Lanka Cricket's list of 18 players offered national contracts here on Friday. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that 18 players signed the National Player Contracts, which came into effect from August 1, 2021. "Angelo Mathews, who was …

IND vs SL: Dasun Shanaka to replace Kusal Perera as Sri Lanka captain for India series, says reports
3 years, 5 months ago

IND vs SL: Dasun Shanaka to replace Kusal Perera as Sri Lanka captain for India series, says reports

The Hindu  

All-rounder Dasun Shanaka is all set to replace Kusal Perera as the captain of Sri Lanka ahead of the ODI and T20 series against India, beginning July 13. "Although Sri Lanka have comfortably lost all three series that they played under Perera, the board and selectors have replaced him after he was deemed to have played a central role in …

Angelo Mathews opts out of India series as players sign tour contracts
3 years, 5 months ago

Angelo Mathews opts out of India series as players sign tour contracts

The Hindu  

Senior batsman Angelo Mathews on Wednesday pulled out of the upcoming limited-overs series against India citing personal reasons as Sri Lanka Cricket announced that 29 of the 30 players short-listed for the assignment have signed their contracts. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that 29 players, out of the 30 members nominated by the cricket selectors to be considered for …

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour
3 years, 6 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan 'humbled' by opportunity to lead Men in Blue for limited-overs tour

Firstpost  

The selectors picked a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the World Test Championship final and five Tests against England. New Delhi: Handed responsibility to lead the Indian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after being appointed …

No international comeback for retired AB de Villiers
3 years, 7 months ago

No international comeback for retired AB de Villiers

The Hindu  

The Cricket South Africa has put speculations to rest regarding the comeback of AB de Villiers in international cricket, stating that discussions with the batsman have 'concluded' with him deciding "once and for all" that his retirement will remain final. The 27-year-old from Durban is joined by his former South Africa under-19s teammate, Lizaad Williams, who has also received his …

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera appointed ODI skipper; Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews dropped
3 years, 7 months ago

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera appointed ODI skipper; Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews dropped

Firstpost  

Perera, who has represented Sri Lanka in 101 ODIs, 22 Tests and 47 T20Is, takes over the reins from Dimuth Karunaratne. Colombo: Wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera was on Wednesday named Sri Lanka’s ODI captain with Kusal Mendis as his deputy for the away series against Bangladesh this month. Karunaratne, along with senior all-rounder Angelo Mathews, top-order batsman Lahiru Thirimanne and wicketkeeper …

Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for Bangladesh ODI series
3 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for Bangladesh ODI series

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews was dropped along with Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne and wicket-keeper Dinesh Chandimal. Sri Lanka won the recently concluded two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka ODI squad: Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Pathum Nissanka, …

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews pulls out of remainder of tour due to personal reasons
3 years, 9 months ago

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews pulls out of remainder of tour due to personal reasons

Firstpost  

Colombo: Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has pulled out of the West Indies tour and will miss the two remaining one-day internationals and two Test matches, the cricket board said Thursday. Official sources said tough quarantine procedures meant Angelo Mathews will not be able to rejoin the team for the rest of the tour. AFP Sri Lanka Cricket said Mathews, …

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2 at Galle, Full Cricket Score: Visitors score 98/2 at stumps
3 years, 11 months ago

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs England, 2nd Test, Day 2 at Galle, Full Cricket Score: Visitors score 98/2 at stumps

Firstpost  

Toggle between the tabs to switch between ball-by-ball commentary and live scorecard Day 1 report: An unbeaten hundred by Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to 229-4 at stumps Friday on the first day of the second test against England. Sri Lanka added 69 runs for the third wicket before Anderson struck in the second ball after lunch as Thirimanne nicked …

Ton-up Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka in 2nd Test vs England
3 years, 11 months ago

Ton-up Mathews shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka in 2nd Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka’s improved batting on day one of the second and final test against England in Galle on Friday was led by a century from Angelo Mathews and is a sign the hosts have taken on board the heavy criticism of their display in the first test. Angelo Mathews Sri Lanka reached 229 for four at the close after electing …

Angelo Mathews hundred shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka
3 years, 11 months ago

Angelo Mathews hundred shows the way for smarter Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s improved batting on day one of the second and final Test against England in Galle on Friday was led by a century from Angelo Mathews and is a sign the host has taken on board the heavy criticism of its display in the first Test. Sri Lanka reached 229 for four at the close after electing to bat …

Sri Lanka vs England: Visitors off to nervy start after Lahiru Thirimanne's ton helps hosts set 74-run target
3 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka vs England: Visitors off to nervy start after Lahiru Thirimanne's ton helps hosts set 74-run target

Firstpost  

Galle: England’s top order stumbled on a turning wicket after Sri Lanka wiped out a huge deficit and setup a tricky target of 74 runs on the fourth day of the first test on Sunday. Sri Lanka had earlier defied England spinners through Lahiru Thirimanne’s first Test century in almost eight years and a fighting 71 off 219 balls by …

Dom Bess' five-for puts England on top against Sri Lanka
3 years, 11 months ago

Dom Bess' five-for puts England on top against Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

England set its sight on a meaningful first innings lead after off-spinner Dom Bess took a career-best 5-30 to bowl out Sri Lanka for 135 on the first day of the first Test on Thursday. Captain Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow further thwarted Sri Lanka ambitions with a gritty, unbroken stand of 110 runs to close the day at 127-2, …

Sri Lanka cricketers back on home soil for England Tests
3 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka cricketers back on home soil for England Tests

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka's cricketers will host a Test series for the first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus 10 months ago when the team takes on England in the first match starting Thursday. The pandemic is still hitting athletes around the world, with England all-rounder Moeen Ali missing the first Test having tested positive for the coronavirus upon arrival in …

Mathews returns to Sri Lanka squad for England Tests
3 years, 11 months ago

Mathews returns to Sri Lanka squad for England Tests

Hindustan Times  

Experienced Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews, who missed their recent trip to South Africa due to a hamstring injury, has returned to the test side for the two-match home series against England starting on Thursday. File photo of former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews The 33-year-old former captain was named in Sri Lanka's 22-man squad for the series, which was …

Sri Lanka hopeful of key players' return for England Test series
3 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka hopeful of key players' return for England Test series

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka hopes to have at least three key players back after an injury-hampered Test series defeat to South Africa, the team's captain said on Tuesday, as it looks ahead to hosting England later this month. Veterans Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal and senior seamer Suranga Lakmal are all due to rejoin the squad, captain Dimuth Karunaratne said after his …

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