Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews announced his retirement from the test cricket. In a statement published on Friday, May 23, a 37 -year -old man confirmed that the upcoming test against Bangladesh in June at the Galle International Stadium will be his final performance in the longest format of the game.
Mathews debuted in 2009 against Pakistan at the same place in Galle. During his 16 -year career, he became the third highest running shooter in Sri Lanka in the history of the test, behind Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
In 118 tests Mathews scored 8 167 runs on average 44.62, of which 16 centuries and 45 half -lives. His highest score – undefeated 200 – came against Zimbabwe in 2020 at the Harare sports club.
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“Patriotism and nausea”
“With a grateful heart and unforgettable memories. It’s time for me to say goodbye to the most valuable format of the game, an international test cricket! Over the past 17 years, playing cricket for Sri Lanka was my highest honor and pride.”
“Nothing can correspond to the feeling of patriotism and serfdom when one dresses the national jersey. I gave my cricket and cricket gave me everything in return and made me the person I am today,” Mathews wrote on his social media.
“Grateful and grateful”
Mathews, however, made available for selection in white ball formats. It has been 17 years since Odi for Sri Lanka, who came against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2008.
“I am grateful for the game and grateful to thousands of cricket fans in Sri Lanka, who were there for me throughout my career during my highest maximum and the lowest of the minimum. The first test match against Bangladesh in June will be my last red-moon for my country.”
“Although I offer Adieu to the test format, as discussed with selectors, I will remain available for selection for white ball formats, if and when my country needs me.
In 226 ODI and 90 T20is Mathews recorded 5916 and 1416 runs with three centuries and 46 fifty.
Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
23 May 2025
