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We need to fight fire with fire against England: SL all-rounder Angelo Mathews

NEW DELHI: Experienced all-rounder Angelo Mathews emphasised the importance of Sri Lanka being prepared for a determined assault from England. He called upon his teammates to respond with equal determination.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka will fight fire with fire against England – Angelo Mathews

The 35-year-old, who goes straight into the side for Thursday’s World Cup clash, has enjoyed a few memorable tussles with England over the years.

The Independent UK

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

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka on Tuesday made a change to their World Cup squad by bringing in veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews to replace the injured pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

The Times of India

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Mathews, Chameera to join Sri Lankan squad as travelling reserves

Mathews/Chameera join SL World Cup squad as travelling reserves. 36yo Mathews has 221 ODI games/6000 runs/120 wickets. 31yo Chameera has 44 ODI games/50 wickets. SLC to ensure team has replacements in case of injury. Mathews/Chameera join team in India on Friday.

The Hindu

ODI World Cup: Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera to join Sri Lankan squad as travelling reserves

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's cricket board has announced that the veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and pacer Dushmantha Chameera will be added to the World Cup squad as traveling reserves, and they are expected to join the team in Lucknow on Friday.

The Times of India

Stokes and McCullum want to save Test cricket but we must look beyond Big Three

A more equitable system of revenue distribution and guaranteed minimum games for nations is how you save Test cricket rather than focusing on the top

The Guardian - UK

SL vs Pak first Test | Sri Lanka fights back to reach 242-6 at stumps on first day

Sri Lanka fight back after early wickets to reach 242-6 at stumps on day one of first Test against Pakistan. Vice-captain Dhananjaya de Silva (94) & Angelo Mathews (64) shared crucial partnerships. Shaheen Afridi (3 wickets) and Naseem Shah (1 wicket) bowled well with the new ball.

The Hindu

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1st Test: Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Shaheen Afridi blows

NEW DELHI: An unbeaten 94 from Dhananjaya de Silva and a gritty half-century from Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a Shaheen Afridi-triggered top-order collapse as the hosts reached 242 for 6 against Pakistan at stumps on Day 1 of the Galle Test.

The Times of India

Rashid Khan ruled out of series opener against Sri Lanka due to injury

In a major blow to Afghanistan's cricket team, their renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been sidelined for the start of the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, set to begin on Friday. The 24-year-old spinner, who holds the record for the most wickets by an Afghan player in one-day internationals…

The Times of India

Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control

Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27.

The Hindu

1st ODI: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 198 runs

NEW DELHI: New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 198 runs in the opening one-day international in Auckland on Saturday as Henry Shipley claimed a career-best 5/31.

The Times of India

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