Angelo Mathews

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

Can “Spirit of Cricket” and “Laws of Cricket” coexist?

I’m not a cricket pundit, nor am I a former player. What I am is a cricket tragic and a keen student of the game. It’s a fascinating game that has captured my imagination and taken up most of my time since I was introduced to it as a child.

Mathews demands 'justice' after controversial timed out dismissal

"This is clear cheating, I want justice," Mathews said in another post.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Bowlers impress under pressure

The unprecedented 'Timed out' dismissal of Angelo Matthews may have been the key talking point during Sri Lanka innings, but Bangladesh bowlers did enough to make their presence felt on a batting-friendly Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi yesterday.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

'Something drastically wrong': Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful'

Mathews was adjudged to be timed out after failing to take strike at the crease within the two-minute time limit.

November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023

‘Ridiculous’, ‘Pathetic’, ‘Not cool’: Cricket world reacts to Mathews getting ‘timed out’

“Forget the spirit of the game, forget the law, how does a fair minded cricketer even think to appeal for this type of dismissal let alone actually carry it out.”

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Theekshana hails Mathews impact after England upset

Theekshana credited Mathews and player of the match Lahiru Kumara (3-35) for getting them back on track after England made a good start

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Mathews makes instant impact as England in trouble in Bengaluru

Mathews had Dawid Malan caught behind after the opener had made a brisk 28 with defending champions England on 45-1 at the time.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

Mathews replaces Pathirana in Sri Lanka World Cup squad

"Pathirana failed to recover from a shoulder injury sustained during a warm-up match and was subsequently ruled out of the tournament," the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

New Zealand chase 257 for victory against Sri Lanka

Matthews scored a defiant 115 and shared partnerships of 105 with Dinesh Chandimal (42) and 60 with Dhananjaya de Silva (47 not out) to help extend Sri Lanka's lead from 65 runs overnight to 284 when they were dismissed for 302

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Chandimal propels Sri Lanka in Mathews' 100th Test

Dinesh Chandimal struck his fourth successive half-century to drive Sri Lanka's total before Pakistan hit back with late wickets on Sunday's opening day of the second Test at Galle.

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.

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