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Times of Oman
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests after first Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match
Colombo: Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews on Friday announced that the first test match against Bangladesh in June will be his last red-ball appearance for his country, as per the ICC official website. Mathews, who made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2009, has been a cornerstone of Sri Lankan cricket for over 15 years, excelling as both an all-rounder and a leader. Aggregating 8,167 in 118 matches, he is only behind Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardena (11,814) for most Test runs by a Sri Lankan. He also proved handy with the ball with 33 wickets to his name. Mathews will have a chance to add to those runs and wickets in his 119th and final match in 'whites' against Bangladesh next month. He is also Sri Lanka's third most successful Test captain, having led the side to 13 wins in 34 matches between 2013 and 2017. Announcing his retirement via social media, Mathews said, "It is time for me to say goodbye to the most cherished format of the game, International Test Cricket! The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka have been my highest honour and pride. Nothing can match that feeling of patriotism and servitude when one dons the National Jersey." "I have given my everything to cricket and Cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person that I am today. I stand grateful to the game and thankful to the thousands of Sri Lanka Cricket fans who have been there for me throughout my career during my highest of highs and lowest of lows. The first test match against Bangladesh in June will be my last red-ball appearance for my country," the post added. While announcing his retirement, Mathews also confirmed that he will remain available for selection in the white-ball formats. His last appearance for Sri Lanka in limited-overs cricket came over a year ago, during their group-stage clash against New Zealand at the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket took to their social media handle and reacted to the 37-year-old player's decision to leave Test cricket. "A true servant of Sri Lanka Test Cricket. Thank you, @Angelo69Mathews, for 17 years of unwavering dedication, leadership, and unforgettable moments in the red-ball format. Your commitment and passion have inspired a generation. We wish you all the very best as you step away from Test cricket and look forward to seeing your continued contributions in white-ball cricket," SLC wrote on X.
Khaleej Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews to retire from Test cricket
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews on Friday announced that the first Test match against Bangladesh in June will be his last red-ball appearance for his country, as per the ICC official website. Mathews, who made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2009, has been a cornerstone of Sri Lankan cricket for over 15 years, excelling as both an all-rounder and a leader. Aggregating 8,167 in 118 matches, he is only behind Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawardena (11,814) for most Test runs by a Sri Lankan. He also proved handy with the ball with 33 wickets to his name. Mathews will have a chance to add to those runs and wickets in his 119th and final match in 'whites' against Bangladesh next month. He is also Sri Lanka's third most successful Test captain, having led the side to 13 wins in 34 matches between 2013 and 2017. Announcing his retirement via social media, Mathews said, "It is time for me to say goodbye to the most cherished format of the game, International Test Cricket! The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka have been my highest honour and pride. Nothing can match that feeling of patriotism and servitude when one dons the National Jersey." "I have given my everything to cricket and Cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person that I am today. I stand grateful to the game and thankful to the thousands of Sri Lanka Cricket fans who have been there for me throughout my career during my highest of highs and lowest of lows. The first test match against Bangladesh in June will be my last red-ball appearance for my country," the post added. — Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 23, 2025 While announcing his retirement, Mathews also confirmed that he will remain available for selection in the white-ball formats. His last appearance for Sri Lanka in limited-overs cricket came over a year ago, during their group-stage clash against New Zealand at the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket took to their social media handle and reacted to the 37-year-old player's decision to leave Test cricket. "A true servant of Sri Lanka Test Cricket. Thank you, @Angelo69Mathews, for 17 years of unwavering dedication, leadership, and unforgettable moments in the red-ball format. Your commitment and passion have inspired a generation. We wish you all the very best as you step away from Test cricket and look forward to seeing your continued contributions in white-ball cricket," SLC wrote on X.
Int'l Cricket Council
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
The best of Angelo Mathews in Test cricket
17 years. 118 Tests. 33 wickets. 8167 runs. 16 hundreds and 45 half-centuries. The numbers speak for themselves as Angelo Mathews calls time on his Test career for Sri Lanka. One of the finest to have represented Sri Lanka, the 37-year-old accumulated the third-most runs in Tests for the island nation, just behind Kumar Sangakkara (12400) and Mahela Jayawardena (11814). Mathews delivered some glittering performances in the format he 'cherished' the most. We take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of his greatest red-ball cricket performances for Sri Lanka: — Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 23, 2025 Sri Lanka's memorable tour of England saw Mathews come into his own as the captain, leading from the front in a remarkable series win, and it all started at the first Test in Lord's. With Joe Root scoring an unbeaten 200, the hosts were in the driving seat, having declared their first innings at 575/9. Sri Lanka managed a stern response, with veteran Kumar Sangakkara (147) forging a scintillating ton. But the visitors were still in a precarious position - 289/4 - when Mathews walked in to bat in the first innings. The Sri Lankan captain stitched together a 96-run stand with Kumar Sangakkara for the fifth wicket, and went on to get his name on the Lord's Honours Board with an impeccable century. The skipper managed to avert a final day loss with a resilient 18 off 90 deliveries in the second innings as the Test match ended in a draw - a result that eventually helped Sri Lanka win the series. Mahela Jayawardena hails Angelo Mathews' glittering Test career | The ICC Review Following a stellar display in the previous Test, Sri Lanka were on the back foot after being bowled out for only 257 in the first innings. The visitors required second innings inspiration and the Sri Lankan skipper provided just that. With the ball in hand, the all-rounder broke the stand between Gary Ballance and Sam Robson, removing the former off a caught-behind dismissal. The wicket pulled the momentum back in Sri Lanka's favor as the visitors notched breakthroughs in regular intervals. Mathews would go on to remove Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Liam Plunkett as England were bowled out for 365 early on Day three. He then went on to impact the game with the bat, walking in at the score of 176/4 and helping his side strengthen their lead. The right-handed batter stitched a mammoth 149-run partnership with Rangana Herath for the eighth wicket, finishing up with 160 runs off 249 deliveries, piercing 25 boundaries and a solitary maximum. Sri Lanka managed to close their innings with 457 on the board, and wrapped up the game by 100 runs, clinching a historic Test series win in England. Mathews was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round heroics. Angelo Matthews celebrates his century on the way to 160 as he led Sri Lanka to a memorable victory against England in Headingley // Getty Images Sri Lanka were put into bat by Pakistan in the first Test of their three-match series. With the Pakistan bowlers having run through the top-order, Mathews arrived on the scene - looking to save his side from a Day 1 collapse. The 26-year-old lived up to his billing as skipper with a resolute 91 off 127 balls, helping his side amass 204 in the first innings. In the second innings, Sri Lanka found themselves in trouble again, with a deficit of 179 runs. Arriving to bat at the score of 186/4, Mathews started from where he left in the first innings, quickly finding his rhythm as he combined alongside Dinesh Chandimal for a 138-run stand. The Sri Lankan skipper finished with a magnificent 157 as Sri Lanka declared at 480/5, giving Pakistan a target of 302. The game eventually ended in a stalemate, and Mathews picked up the Player of the Match award for his heroics across both innings. Following the onslaught of Virat Kohli (243) and Murali Vijay (155) in the first innings, India had declared at a sizeable first innings total of 536/7, leaving Sri Lanka with a mountain to climb. To make matters worse for the visitors, a top-order collapse ensued, and Mathews was tasked once again with the rebuild. The veteran all-rounder put in a match-saving effort along with Dinesh Chandimal as the duo faced a total of 476 balls, collecting 181 runs for the fourth wicket. Mathews ended up scoring a valuable 111 off 268 deliveries with 14 boundaries and two sixes. The knock marked Mathews' first ton in 36 Test innings, his last coming against the same opposition in 2015. His efforts were eventually rewarded as Sri Lanka managed to force a draw at the end of the fifth day. After losing both openers early in the Test, Mathews walked in at number four to steady the Sri Lanka innings. He put in a monumental effort, batting away for ten hours in Harare and scoring Sri Lanka's first double century in the format in almost five years - the last having come from Kumar Sangakkara's willow in 2015. Mathews' highest score in the format (200*), which included 16 fours and three sixes, put the visitors in an unassailable position, declaring their innings at 515/9. Sri Lanka then managed to bowl out the hosts for 170, and chased down the measly target of 14 to emerge victors in Harare. Mathews was named Player of the Match for his majestic knock. Angelo Matthews celebrates his career high score of 200 against Zimbabwe in Harare // Getty Images* NewsSri LankaAngelo Mathews
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sri Lanka's Mathews to retire from Test cricket
Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will retire from Test cricket in June. The 37-year-old, who made his debut in 2009, will make his final appearance in the first Test against Bangladesh, which starts on 17 June in will remain available for Sri Lanka's white-ball teams, although he has not featured in a limited-overs international since last will retire as Sri Lanka's third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket, with 8,167 runs at 44.62 from his 118 matches to date. Only Kumar Sangakkara (12,400 runs) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814 runs) lie ahead of has also taken 33 Test wickets as a captained Sri Lanka in 34 Tests between 2013 and 2017, including overseeing a memorable series win against England in 2014. He scored a second-innings 160 in a decisive 100-run victory at a social media post, Mathews said: "The past 17 years of playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been my highest honour and pride."I have given everything to cricket and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today."While I bid adieu to the Test format, as discussed with selectors I will remain available for selection for the white-ball format, if and when my country needs me."
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Royals Sports Group launches Royals Coaching Hub to revolutionize grassroots cricket education worldwide
Jaipur: Royals Sports Group — owners of the Jaipur-based Rajasthan Royals franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) — have launched the Royals Coaching Hub , a cutting-edge digital platform designed to empower coaches, parents, and aspiring players at the grassroots level around the with a spirit of innovation and modern T20-style dynamism, Royals Coaching Hub offers structured, practical, and high-performance-driven education for those shaping the future of it's a seasoned coach, a passionate parent, or a young player looking to sharpen their skills, the platform provides world-class tools rooted in elite to view coaching hub details: InstagramSpeaking about the launch of the Royals Coaching Hub, Kumar Sangakkara , Director of Cricket said, "Every great cricketer's journey begins at the grassroots. With Royals Coaching Hub, we are empowering the mentors, parents, and coaches who nurture those dreams from the very first step. This isn't just the launch of a platform — it's the start of a movement to recognize, support, and elevate the true architects of cricket's future, as we work to democratize cricket education across India and beyond."The curriculum is crafted with insights from some of the finest minds in cricket — including former national coaches, IPL veterans, international development leaders, and high-performance experts. Covering a holistic range from batting, bowling, fielding, and wicketkeeping to coaching philosophy, fitness, nutrition, and athlete management, it combines traditional fundamentals with cutting-edge approaches demanded by the modern Sports Group's unwavering commitment to talent development is well recognized — having unearthed and nurtured players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and now Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who are now making their mark at the highest part of the global launch, access to the Royals Coaching Hub will be of limited time free access — an opportunity for coaches, parents, and young players across the world to learn the Royals Way.
