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

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017

Herath to lead SL in two Tests against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka on Monday named Rangana Herath as skipper to replace Angelo Mathews who was dropped from next week's two-Test home series against Bangladesh.

February 26, 2017
February 26, 2017

Sri Lanka series will be a good opportunity: Mushfiqur

Bangladesh Test captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, has described the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka as an opportunity for the Tigers to perform well away from home.

February 6, 2017
February 6, 2017

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Mathews out of Australia T20 tour

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was Monday ruled out of this month's three-match Twenty20 series in Australia with a hamstring injury.

January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017

Mathews powers SL

Injured captain Angelo Mathews hit two sixes in the last over to hand Sri Lanka a series-levelling three-wicket win in the second Twenty20I against South Africa on Sunday.

January 21, 2017
January 21, 2017

Mathews to lead till WC

Sri Lanka Cricket has not lost faith in skipper Angelo Mathews despite the drubbing in South Africa and backed him to continue as captain until the 2019 World Cup.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Mathews won't 'run away' from captaincy

Angelo Mathews said he had no intention of quitting as Sri Lanka captain after yet another crushing defeat by England.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Plunkett's last-ball six produces thrilling tie

Tailender Liam Plunkett hits a six off the last ball of the match as England achieve a remarkable tie in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

Mathews not a fan of points system

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has questioned plans to introduce a points system for his side's upcoming tour of England.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Malinga steps down as captain, Mathews to lead

Defending champions Sri Lanka announced Lasith Malinga was stepping down as captain of their World T20 side Tuesday and Angelo Mathews would instead skipper the team in the tournament in India.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Herath and Siriwardana seal 2-0 Test series win

Sri Lanka rallied strongly to sweep West Indies 2-0, after a crushing 72-run win inside tea on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval in Colombo.