Sri Lankan star player Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket. He has officially decided to retire from Test cricket. 38 -year -old Angelo Mathews represented Sri Lanka for the first time in 2008. Mathews was also seen representing Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup of 2023. However, the team could not reach the semifinals in their presence. However, now this star all -rounder has removed himself from Test cricket. He has played Test cricket for Sri Lanka for 17 years.
Angelo Mathews shared an emotional post
After retiring from Test cricket, Angelo Mathews wrote in a post shared on social media, with my dear friends and family, with a heartfelt heart. Now is the time that I say goodbye to my most favorite format, international Test cricket. For the last 17 years, playing cricket for Sri Lanka has been the biggest honor and pride for me. Nothing can defeat the patriotism and service that is experienced while wearing a national jersey. I am grateful to thousands of cricket fans of sports and Sri Lanka who stood with me in every ups and downs of my career. He further said that I thank the Almighty God, my loving parents, my beautiful wife and wonderful children as well as my family and close friends who have always believed in me, supported me and standing with me in every situation. One chapter is over, but his love for the game will last forever. The first Test against Bangladesh in June will be my last red-ball match for my country.
Take a look at the career
Angelo Mathews played 118 Test matches for Sri Lanka. During this period, the giant all -rounder scored 8167 runs at an average of 44.62 and took 33 wickets. In addition to 16 centuries, he has scored 45 half centuries in the Test. He played his first Test for Sri Lanka in 2009 against Pakistan at Gale.
