Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan. 25 (ANI): Sri Lanka's batting talisman Upul Tharanga has been chosen to captain the country's five One Day International matches against South Africa after skipper Angelo Mathews returned home with a sprained ankle.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan. 25 (ANI): Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews has said he would have no qualms if he gets sacked from the captaincy following his side's horrific Test performance on their South African tour.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan.23 [ANI]: In a major setback to Sri Lanka, skipper Angelo Mathews is all set to fly back home after injuring his ankle during his side's three-wicket win over South Africa in the second Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan. 20 (ANI): Angelo Mathews, who is facing a lot of criticism following Sri Lanka's recent 0-3 Test series defeat in South Africa, would remain skipper until the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Brisbane [Australia], Jan. 13 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade's blistering hundred and all-rounder James Faulkner's four-wicket haul guided Australia to a comprehensive 92-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI here at the Gabba, Brisbane on Friday.
Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec.24 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews believes that young players in his side are ready to step up and fill the vaccum left by recently-retired legendary cricketers.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec.10 (ANI): Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews, who has returned to the national side after recovering from a leg injury, has called on his batsmen to give his bowlers `a fair chance` to perform in the upcoming tour of South Africa by getting runs in tough conditions.
Melbourne [Australia], Dec. 5 (ANI): Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who recently drew flak from his teammates and management for his 'disappointing' comments about wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade, needs to find a mentor in order
Sydney [Australia], Dec. 3 (ANI): Australian skipper Steve Smith has criticised Glenn Maxwell for his comments about Mathew Wade, dubbing them as "very disrespectful" and the mercurial all-rounder has been fined an undisclosed amount by the team leadership group.
Karachi [Pakistan], Dec.2 (ANI):Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram, who has recently been roped in as Sri Lanka's bowling consultant, has insisted that although the Angelo Mathews-led side did not lack in raw pace, there is a need to develop the ability to swing the ball.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec. 1 (ANI): Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews and his deputy Dinesh Chandimal have declared themselves fit for the upcoming tour to South Africa that begins in mid-December.