Colombo:
Veteran Sri Lankan all -rounder Angelo Mathews announced on Friday that his last five -day game against Bangladesh next month would be his last five -day game as he makes way for youth talent in traditional format with “grateful heart and unforgettable memories”. However, 37-year-old Will continues to play white-ball cricket for her country. Their final test appearance will be in Galle from 17 to 21 June. “With a grateful heart and unforgettable memories. It’s time for me to say goodbye to the most funded format of the game, International Test Cricket!
“As long as I bid the adeu for the test format, as discussed with the selectors, I will be available for selection for white ball format, if and when my country needs me.
He said, “I believe that this Test team is a talented side with many future and presents the great people playing the game. Now it seems that it seems that a small player has the best time to make a mantra to shine for our nation,” he said.
Since making the first film in 2009, Mathews has converted into 118 Tests, scored 8167 runs-the third tallest in the history of Sri Lanka, Kumar Sangakkara (12,400) and Mahela Jayawarne (11,814) behind.
They have a fairly good average of 44.62 and have broken 16 hundreds and 45 centuries so far, not 200 of their long career. There are also 34 wickets for his credit.
Sri Lanka Cricket said in its tribute, “A true servant of Sri Lanka Test cricket. Thank you … 17 years of unwavering dedication, leadership and red-gent format for unforgettable moments. Your commitment and passion have inspired a generation,” Sri Lanka Cricket said in his tribute.
“We wish all of you wishes because you are away from Test cricket and are ready to see your continuous contribution to white-ball cricket,” said this.
Matthews, who was the all-format captain of Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2017, said that he had considered the supreme honor to the format.
He said, “Nothing can match anything with patriotism and service when someone works as a national jersey. I have given everything to cricket and cricket has given me everything in return and made me the person I am today,” he said.
Mathews said that he is grateful to his family, his coaches and Sri Lanka cricket, for years.
“A chapter ends, but love for the game will always be,” he signed.
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