Angelo Mathews Retires: Star Sri Lanka All-Rounder Announces Retirement From Test Cricket, Former Captain Says, 'Best Time To Make Way for a Younger Player To Take the Mantle'
Sri Lanka's ace all-rounder, Angelo Mathews, has decided to bid Test cricket adieu, having played the red-ball format for 17 years for his nation. The former Sri Lanka captain confirmed that the upcoming SL vs BAN 1st Test 2025 in June at Galle will be the last time Mathews turns up for the nation in whites.
Sri Lanka's ace all-rounder, Angelo Mathews, hasĀ decided to bidĀ Test cricket adieu, having played the red-ball format for 17 years for his nation. Taking to the social media platform 'X', the former Sri Lanka captain confirmed that the upcoming SL vs BAN 1st Test 2025 in June atĀ Galle will be the last time Mathews will turn up for the nation in whites. In his post, Mathews emphasised that the time is right for new young players to take over the mantle for Sri Lanka in the format and take the nation to greater heights.Ā The 37-year-old has featured in 118 Tests for Sri Lanka between 2009 and 2025, amassing 8,167 runs and clinching 33 wickets, which include 16 centuries, 45 fifties, and one four-wicket haul. Check out Mathews' post below.Ā Angelo Mathews Expresses āShockā at Sri Lankaās Test Schedule in 2025 (See Post).
Angelo Mathews Announces Test RetirementĀ
ā Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 23, 2025
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