Former captain announces retirement from Test cricket
Web Desk
|
6 months ago
Colombo – Former Sri Lanka Test captain and veteran batter Angelo Mathews has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. The announcement comes ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on June 17 in Galle.
Mathews shared the news via a heartfelt message on his social media platforms, stating that while he is stepping away from red-ball cricket, he will remain available for selection in the white-ball formats (ODIs and T20Is) whenever his country needs him.
Having made his Test debut in 2009, Angelo Mathews has represented Sri Lanka in 119 Test matches and led the side in 34. Over the years, he established himself as one of Sri Lanka’s most dependable all-rounders, often playing key roles in turning games in his team’s favour.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Tells U.S.: Tehran Won’t Abandon Nuclear and Missile Programs
Tehran : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a strong message to the United States, saying that while Tehran seeks…
Hamas Hands Over Another Hostage’s Body to Israel Under Peace Agreement
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has handed over another Israeli hostage’s body to Israel as part of the peace agreement…Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu Over Gaza Genocide
Turkey has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials for Gaza genocide and crimes…Israeli Army Chief Orders Immediate Destruction of All Gaza Tunnels
The Israeli Army Chief has ordered troops to immediately destroy all tunnels in Gaza. In a new military directive, he…
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Launches Major Health and Digital Empowerment Program
Lahore — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a historic initiative to enhance healthcare, safety, and digital empowerment…Rapid increase in HIV cases among children in Nawabshah
A serious health concern has come to light in Sindh, as officials have reported a rapid increase in HIV cases…
Dengue and Malaria Cases Continue to Rise in Interior Sindh
Dengue and malaria continue to spread rapidly across Hyderabad and several districts of interior Sindh, as hospitals remain flooded with…
An incident of violence against polio workers in Karachi
An incident of violence against polio workers in Karachi took place in FB Area Block 14, Goharabad. A team giving…
Punjab Doubles T-Cash Card Price, Commuters Concerned
The Punjab Transport Department has raised the price of the…5 hours ago
Abrar Ahmed shines as Pakistan bowl out South Africa
Spinner Abrar Ahmed produced his career-best figures as Pakistan bowled…6 hours agoDRAP Deregulation Likely to Raise Medicine Prices in Pakistan
KARACHI: Medicine prices in Pakistan are expected to rise further…6 hours agoNEPRA Announces Rs0.48/kWh Relief for September FCA
KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved…6 hours ago