Sri Lankan cricket team veteran player Angelo Matthews came out to play the last Test match of his career against Bangladesh. On this special occasion at Gaul International Stadium on 17 June 2025, his team sent him away with respect. In fact, during the month of May, Angelo Mathews announced his retirement from Test cricket.
He had told that Gaul Test would be his last Test match. However, the player also clarified that he will be available to play in small formats like ODI and T20 if needed.
Angelo Matthews gets guard of honor
As soon as Angelo Matthews came to play a two -match Test series against Bangladesh, there was a completely different atmosphere on the field. The players of the Colts Cricket Club raised the bats in his honor and made the Guard of Honor. Seeing this scene, the players themselves became emotional. Actually this scene was a symbol of Mathews’s contribution to Sri Lanka cricket.
This moment was very special for him. Because in 2009, about 16 years ago, Mathew Matthews made his Test debut against Pakistan at this stadium. Since then, he played many brilliant innings from Sri Lanka which will always be remembered. This cannot be a special opportunity that the players are saying goodbye to their Test cricket on this ground. This is very few with the players. For this, Angelo Mathews consider themselves very lucky.
Guard of Honor for Angelo Mathews .. !!
– An Emotional Moment for Sri Lankan Legend. pic.twitter.com/fdnzcwlliv
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) June 17, 2025
Guard of Honor for Angelo Mathews .. !!
– An Emotional Moment for Sri Lankan Legend. pic.twitter.com/fdnzcwlliv
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) June 17, 2025
Test career was great
Angelo Matthews has been a player of the Sri Lanka cricket team who has contributed to both batting and bowling. He has scored 8167 runs in 119 Test matches for his team. During this time he has 16 centuries and 45 half -centuries. Angelo Matthew is Sri Lanka’s third highest run -scorer Test batsman. His name comes after Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara.
The role Mathews has played for the team as an all -rounder will always be remembered. Let us tell you that at this time a two -match Test series is being played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, where the first Test will be from 17 June to 21 June. At the same time, the second Test will start from June 25, which will conclude in Colombo on 29 June.
