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On this Day: Angelo Mathews got timed out during ODI World Cup clash vs Bangladesh in 2023

Angelo Mathews became the first-ever batter in cricket history to get timed out in international cricket without playing a single delivery.

November 5, 2025 Divyaditya Singh

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WATCH: Bangladesh players give ‘Guard of Honour’ to Angelo Mathews in his retirement Test

When Mathews walked out on the field to bat for Sri Lanka in the second innings, the Bangla players raised their bats and gave a salute to the Sri Lankan.

June 21, 2025 Rounak Tewari

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Watch: Rohit Sharma congratulates Angelo Mathews on his Test retirement

On Angelo Mathews’ Test retirement, Rohit Sharma dedicated a video to the star player’s efforts for Sri Lanka’s Test team.

June 17, 2025 Rounak Tewari

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It’s quite sad to be honest: Angelo Mathews feels disappointed about lack of Test matches for Sri Lanka in 2025

Angelo Mathews, who is set to retire from Tests after the upcoming match against Bangladesh, believes that the national team should get more chances to compete in the longest format.

June 16, 2025 SportsTiger Staff

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Have a look at Angelo Mathews Test century list

Mathews holds the fourth place on the list of batters with most centuries for Sri Lanka. In his long-career, he has notched up 16 tons.

May 23, 2025 Rounak Tewari

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Angelo Mathews’ Test records and stats: Have a look at Sri Lanka all-rounder’s records in red-ball cricket

He will play the final Test of his career against Bangladesh in Galle from June 17 to 21. 

May 23, 2025 Rounak Tewari

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Angelo Mathews announces retirement from Test cricket; set to play his final Test against Bangladesh

Angelo Mathews’ final Test appearance will come in the upcoming first test against Bangladesh from June 17 to 21 in Galle.

May 23, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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Absolutely shocking: Angelo Mathews slams ICC over Sri Lanka’s limited Test cricket assignments

Across 2025 and 2026, Sri Lanka will play a total of 10 Tests.

January 7, 2025 Vaidehi Singh

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On this day: Angelo Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket during the 2023 ODI World Cup

A dead rubber match turned out to be interesting after Sri Lanka’s Angelo Matthews became the first-ever batter in cricket history to get timed out.

November 5, 2024 Divyaditya Singh

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Angelo Mathews calls out England and umpires for ball change in ENG vs SL 1st Test

While England are 1-0 up in the three-match Test series, they will next take on each other in the second Test at the Lord’s in London from August 29.

August 25, 2024 Vaidehi Singh

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WATCH: Mushfiqur Rahim trolls Angelo Mathews with ‘broken helmet’ celebration after BAN win ODI series vs SL

Rahim played a vital role in Bangladesh defeating Sri Lanka in a four-wicket victory and sealing the ODI series with a 2-1 margin

March 18, 2024 Abhishek Sandikar

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WATCH: Shoriful Islam takes dig at Angelo Mathews with controversial ‘timed-out’ celebration

Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam took a dig at his rivals, especially Mathews, and reignited Sri Lanka’s nightmares with ‘timed-out’ celebration.

March 4, 2024 Garima Ranawat

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WATCH: After getting timed out, Angelo Mathews gets out in bizarre manner during SL vs AFG Only Test

Moreover, Sri Lanka named Kasun Rajitha as Chamika Gunasekara’s replacement in the Only Test against Afghanistan.

February 4, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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Most Centuries for Sri Lanka in Test cricket – Check Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal’s standings

Both Angelo Mathews (141) and Dinesh Chandimal (107) recorded centuries against Afghanistan in the one-off Test match.

February 3, 2024 Sudharshan Sridharan

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Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for Zimbabwe T20I series; Angelo Mathews returns after three years

The three-match T20I series is set to commence from January 14th, Sunday in Colombo. While the first match will be played on January 14th, the second and third T20Is are scheduled to take place on 16th and 18th January respectively at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

January 10, 2024 SportsTiger Staff

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5 biggest sporting controversies from 2023 – Check Here

Names including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, and more demanded the removal of the Brij Bhushan.

December 22, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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Top 5 cricketing controversies from 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur was dissatisfied with the umpire, Tanvir Ahmed’s decision, and smashed her bat on the stumps gesturing in protest towards the umpire.

December 22, 2023 Garima Ranawat

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5 Players who might not get picked in IPL 2024 auction – Check Here

We will have a look at five players who might not get picked by any franchises in 2024 IPL auction.

December 2, 2023 Sudharshan Sridharan

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Shakib is not welcome in Sri Lanka: Trevin Mathews give stern warning to Shakib Al Hasan post timed out row

Sri Lanka will next play New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 9 in their last league match of CWC 2023.

November 8, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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Angelo Mathews gives video evidence to counteract umpires for his ‘timed out’ dismissal

Angelo Mathews gave a send-off to Shakib Al Hasan by pointing at his wrist after picking up his wicket.

November 7, 2023 Arjun Sharma

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What is Timed Out in cricket?

Angelo Mathews became first ever cricketer to get timed out in international cricket history.

November 6, 2023 Sudharshan Sridharan

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WATCH: Angelo Mathews timed out after he walks in with wrong helmet during SL vs BAN CWC

With this, Mathews registered an unwanted feat by becoming the first player to be timed out in international cricket.

November 6, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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WATCH: Virat Kohli jokingly pats Angelo Mathews with his bat in India vs Sri Lanka CWC 2023

Team India had an incredible batting effort as they put up 357 runs led by Gill’s 92 and an 88 by Kohli.

November 2, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

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WATCH: Mohammad Nabi takes brilliant balancing catch in AFG’s win against SL in CWC 2023

Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets to register their third win in six matches of the ODI World Cup 2023.

October 30, 2023 Arjun Sharma

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ODI World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews replaces injured Matheesha Pathirana in Sri Lanka squad

It is to be noted that the 36-year-old had joined the side on Friday, October 20 along with Dushmantha Chameera as travelling reserves.

October 25, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

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Sri Lanka announce Angelo Mathews and Dushmantha Chameera as travelling reserves for CWC 2023

Sri Lanka will face the Netherlands, who will be high on confidence after beating South Africa, at the Ekana Sports Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, October 21.

October 19, 2023 Tanishq Sharma

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Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne allege Muralitharan of being “unprofessional” for comments on contract dispute

Muralitharan, in a recent interview, had named Mathews and Karunaratne as the prime reason behind the entire row.

July 18, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

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Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne left out as Sri Lanka cricketers sign new contract with up to 40 per cent pay cut

Notably, the Sri Lankan national team, which has been in poor run of form recently, has been in a tussle with Cricket Board over the new contracts since May.

July 7, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

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Angelo Mathews considering retirement from international cricket: Reports

It is worth noting that Mathews was also among the top Sri Lankan cricketers who had recently refused to sign central contracts.

July 7, 2021 aditya sportstiger

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Sri Lankan cricketers threaten board to retire early after pay cuts

Notably, all-rounder Thisara Perera had also announced his retirement earlier this month following pay dispute with the board.

May 17, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

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1st T20I Fantasy Tips: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – Key Players, Probable XI & More

Kieron Pollard will lead the West Indies side while Angelo Mathews will take up the captaincy duties for Sri Lanka in the absence of Dasun Shanaka.

March 3, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

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West Indies vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Preview: Team News, Stats, Probable Playing XI & Lot More

When these two sides met last, it was West Indies who came out on top, winning the series 2-0 in 2020.
While Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard will feature for West Indies, Sri Lanka will also have veterans Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera back for this series.

March 3, 2021 Sayanta Sengupta