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Mathews bemoans ineffective spinners

Angelo Mathews placed blame for Sri Lanka's five-wicket defeat in Pallekele at his spinners' ineffectiveness on a track as dry as they have played on in three months

11-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Mathews happy to spin the wheel on Kusal

As controversy surrounding James Packer's proposed casino venture in Sri Lanka settles into the background of presidential election campaigns, the nation's cricketers have been conducting some risky business of their own

06-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Not been easy to concentrate' - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews admitted that it has been difficult to focus on the cricket following the death of Phillip Hughes

28-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Opening conumdrum vexes Mathews

Sri Lanka will aim to lock down their best ODI combination as World Cup preparation begin in earnest, during the seven-match series against England, captain Angelo Mathews said

23-Nov-2014•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

World Cup plans not affected, says Mathews

Angelo Mathews said Sri Lanka's worst-ever ODI whitewash at India's plans had not upset his team's World Cup plans, and suggested the side was closer to locking down a World Cup combination, thanks to the series

17-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kohli 139* outdoes Mathews 139*

A sublime Virat Kohli hunted down Sri Lanka's 286 to complete India's absolute domination in this series

16-Nov-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Embarrassing to not be competitive' - Mathews

Angelo Mathews, an increasingly forthright speaker, has virtually run out of ways to describe his team's failure against India in the five-match ODI series

13-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'They thrashed us' - Mathews

Angelo Mathews did not mince words as he reflected on the six-wicket defeat to India on Thursday

07-Nov-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Rayudu century puts India 2-0 up

Ambati Rayudu hit a chanceless maiden ODI ton, as India ran down Sri Lanka's 275 for 8 with six wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare

06-Nov-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Johnson, Sangakkara lead ICC awards nominees

Mitchell Johnson and Kumar Sangakkara are in contention to win the ICC's Cricketer of the Year award for a second time after the 2014 shortlists were announced

05-Nov-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Mathews wants more 'intent' from SL batsmen

Sri Lanka's inexperience showed in the field, Angelo Mathews said following the 169-run loss to India, but he was also critical of his batsmen for not making a better attempt at the chase

03-Nov-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews expects tough India tour

In the absence of Lasith Malinga and Rangana Herath, the Sri Lankan team management is hoping for the experienced batsmen to flourish and inexperienced bowlers to step up

29-Oct-2014•Amol Karhadkar

Not ideal preparation for India tour - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has said his players have not had sufficient time to prepare thoroughly for the ODI series in India in November

26-Oct-2014•Sa'adi Thawfeeq

Mathews named SLC Cricketer of the Year

An outstanding year as a Test batsman, ODI allrounder and captain saw Angelo Mathews reap the Cricketer of the Year prize at the Sri Lanka Cricket awards

03-Sep-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews puts faith on versatile XI

Angelo Mathews has had his sights set on the World Cup for some time now, and as the build up begins in earnest, he hopes to make adaptability a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's bid

29-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews defends off-colour seamers

Angelo Mathews, the Sri Lanka captain, has said Nuwan Kulasekara and Lasith Malinga might need a little time to get back to their best form

27-Aug-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sri Lanka defend 310 to square series

After half-centuries from Angelo Mathews, Mahela Jayawardene and Thisara Perera lifted Sri Lanka to 310, the spinners throttled Pakistan's chase

26-Aug-2014•The Report by Siddarth Ravindran

Maqsood, Fawad power Pakistan in stunning chase

A partnership of 147 Sohaib Maqsood and Fawad Alam raised Pakistan from the dead and dragged them to a four-wicket win in the first ODI

23-Aug-2014•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

'Got a move on again in Tests' - Mathews

Angelo Mathews credited Sri Lanka's performance in all forms of cricket, after they climbed to fourth in the Test rankings after a 2-0 win over Pakistan

18-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

'Mahela an unbelievable team man' - Mathews

Angelo Mathews hailed Mahela Jayawardene's influence on Sri Lanka's dressing room on the eve of his farewell Test

13-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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