Angelo Mathews

England in command against Sri Lanka as Mathews falls

England finally saw off Angelo Mathews as they pressed for victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

'We've let our nation down': Angelo Mathews apologises to Sri Lankans

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has apologised for the squad’s poor performance at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, acknowledging the team’s regret for disappointing the hopes of both the nation and the team.

Mendis, Mathews get ranking reward after bashing Bangladesh

Sri Lankan All-rounder Kamindu Mendis and compatriot Angelo Mathews made sizable jumps in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, helping their side to a thumping 192-run victory away from home, and completing a 2-0 series sweep in their ICC World Test Championship series.

We dropped too many catches: Adams 

Bangladesh bowling coach Andre Adams was not impressed with his side letting opportunities slip through dropped catches on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Saturday. 

Mathews gives Sri Lanka unassailable Afghanistan T20 series lead

Sri Lanka wrapped up the series with a game to spare in front of a capacity crowd at Dambulla on Monday.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka's cricket board Friday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Delhi Police uses Mathews’ timed out incident to spread awareness about helmets

The message was posted in reference to the high number of road accidents in Delhi in recent years.

Umpire warned Mathews of timed-out threat before helmet malfunction

The umpires officiating the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka game at Delhi on Monday, had warned Angelo Mathews that he was at risk of being timed out even before the helmet malfunction had happened, ESPNCricinfo has reported.

'I don't like it': Donald on Mathews' timed-out dismissal

"It was disappointing to see. I can understand Shakib taking his chance. His words were 'I was doing everything to win'. You can sense in my voice that I don't like it…," said Donald

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

My inspiration is Anderson, says Mathews ahead of his 100th Test

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews on Saturday said he takes inspiration from veteran England fast bowler James Anderson for longevity in the sport as the former captain awaits his 100th Test.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Lankans bowled out at last, Bangladesh begin second innings

Bangladesh bowlers have something to smile about after a tiresome day in the field on day four of the second Test of the two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

Ton-up Chandimal, Mathews take Lankans on top at Tea

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was the latest to pull off three figures for his side after Angelo Mathews scored his second century of the two-match test series against hosts Bangladesh as the visitors keep gaining momentum on day four of the Dhaka Test today.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Sri Lanka on strong footing in Mirpur

Half-centuries on Day 3 from former skipper Angelo Mathews and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva took Sri Lanka to a position of strength in the second and deciding Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Wednesday.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Liton, Tamim, Mushfiqur rise in rankings

Bangladesh batter Liton Das and Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews have made valuable gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after fine performances in the drawn first match of their ICC World Test Championship series in Chattogram.

January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018

Mathews returns as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain

Sri Lanka announces that Angelo Mathews would return as skipper for limited-overs cricket ahead of the 2019 World Cup, just six months after the allrounder stepped down from the post.

June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017

Sri Lanka skipper doubtful for Champions Trophy opener

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews suffers a calf injury and may not play in their first Champions Trophy group match on Saturday.

April 25, 2017
April 25, 2017

Mathews to lead, Malinga returns

Angelo Mathews will return as Sri Lanka skipper for the Champions Trophy after missing the ODI series against South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

Angelo Mathews, Lasith Malinga back for Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy bid

A fit-again Angelo Mathews will lead Sri Lanka in June's Champions Trophy in England and Wales, the cricket board announced on Monday, unveiling a 15-member squad which also includes maverick paceman Lasith Malinga.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Sri Lanka skipper Mathews out of rest of Bangladesh series

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews will miss the remaining fixtures of Bangladesh's tour after being ruled out of the Twenty20 matches starting in Colombo on Tuesday.