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Ind v SL, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Cardiff

'We had to do it the hard way' - Mathews

Jun 19, 2013: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has underscored the spunk in Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy campaign, and marked their spirit a vital asset as they attempt to topple India, who have been the form team of the competition

Australia v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Jayawardene praise for Mathews' captaincy

Jun 15, 2013: Mahela Jayawardene emphasised the importance for Angelo Mathews to be among the runs and wickets, even as he learns the art of leadership

England v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, The Oval

Batting needs to do justice to bowling attack

Jun 12, 2013: If Sri Lanka win both their remaining matches, they are guaranteed a semi-final place. But first, Sri Lanka must sort their muddle in the middle order

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group A, Cardiff

Sri Lanka openers reclaim '96 spirit

Jun 8, 2013: Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Perera will attempt a breakneck start, but Sri Lanka have not compromised on finishing quality. It is difficult not to draw comparisons with their 1996 World Cup strategy

ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Adjusting to conditions a challenge - Mathews

May 28, 2013: Angelo Mathews brushed off suggestions that Sri Lanka have arrived in England without adequate preparation, but identified his side's batting as the area of most concern.

Champions Trophy 2013

Mathews embarks with plenty to prove

May 27, 2013: Angelo Mathews embarks on the Champions Trophy as a largely untested commodity. Can he use this platform to successfully secure his position at the helm and lead Sri Lanka to success?

IPL 2013

Mathews steps aside as Pune captain

May 2, 2013: Angelo Mathews has resigned as the Pune Warriors captain for the season

IPL 2013

The Warriors chief

Apr 7, 2013: Angelo Mathews' career is in transition, and he is steadily coming to terms with his new role with both Sri Lanka and Pune Warriors

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Pallekele

Mathews puts the blame on bowlers

Mar 28, 2013: Angelo Mathews refused to put Sri Lanka's first-ever loss to Bangladesh on home soil down to conditions, and blamed his side's bowling instead

IPL 2013 news

Angelo Mathews named Pune Warriors' captain

Mar 28, 2013: Angelo Mathews, the Sri Lanka allrounder, will lead Pune Warriors in IPL 2013. Mathews takes over Warriors' captaincy from Sourav Ganguly, who will not play in this year's IPL

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Pallekele

Fearless Kusal impresses captain

Mar 27, 2013: Angelo Mathews, the Sri Lanka captain, has lauded the aggression and confidence of new batsman Kusal Perera, who helped Sri Lanka achieve two rapid starts in the first two ODIs

IPL news

Sri Lanka not distracted by IPL developments - Mathews

Mar 27, 2013: While the political storm over Sri Lankan players' involvement in the IPL rages in India, Angelo Mathews has insisted his side is focussed solely on the series at hand, against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Hambantota

An unusual pitch invasion

Mar 23, 2013: Plays of the day from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Hambantota

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Hambantota

Bangladesh look to build on recent ODI success

Mar 22, 2013: The preview of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Hambantota

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Hambantota

Sri Lanka need team effort for success in ODIs - Mathews

Mar 22, 2013: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has called for strong collective performance, rather than reliance on key players, as he prepares to lead the team in his first ODI series as captain

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day

Optimism for Mathews as SL are reborn

Mar 19, 2013: This was the series where Sri Lanka finally shook off the Muralitharan-era and, with a young captain showing signs of potential, took a stride into the future

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day

Struggling Mathews coming under pressure

Mar 17, 2013: Angelo Mathews has an unconvincing Test record so far and the success of Dinesh Chandimal and other younger players is threatening to usurp him

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day

Jahurul stuck in the long, wet grass

Mar 16, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Colombo

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Colombo

Sri Lanka mull change in bowling strategy

Mar 15, 2013: Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews suggested his side needed to stray from their traditional Test match strategy at home to give themselves the best chance of beating Bangladesh in the second Test

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Thirimanne's coming of age

Mar 9, 2013: Despite a slow start in Test cricket, Lahiru Thirimanne already looks the most complete of Sri Lanka's young batsmen