Angelo Mathews Biography
Angelo Mathews is one of the most promising allrounders Sri Lanka has produced in recent times. A genuine top six batsman, he is also more than a handful bowler.
An integral part of the Sri Lankan youth side since his debut in 2003, he was handed the reins in 2005 for the tour to England. His unbeaten 123 in a losing cause in the third Test was much appreciated and with good performances in a triangular series involving England and Bangladesh, Mathews made a name for himself. He debuted for Colts Cricket Club in the 2007-08 season. After an ordinary first season he came into his own in the second, scoring 696 runs at an average of 58 and was one of the stars on Sri Lanka A’s tour of South Africa.
He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Harare in 2008. Though he struggled to take wickets in his first few matches, he performed well with the bat slamming a fifty in only his third ODI. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2009. Since then he has been a regular fixture in ODIs and is also making his presence felt in Tests.
Mathews is blessed with an excellent temperament and is also a good analyser of game situations. Though his pace is only in the mid 130 kilometre mark, he keeps it tight and can also swing the ball under helpful conditions. A good fielder, Mathews is still learning the tricks of the trade.
Fast Facts
He made his debut for Sri Lanka Under-19s when he was just 16 years old against Pakistan in 2003.
He captained the Sri Lankan team in the 2006 U-19 World Cup.
Opening the bowling, he took three wickets in the very first over in the 2009 T20 World Cup semi final against West Indies.
Took his first five-wicket ODI haul against India in September 2009, taking 6-20 at Colombo.
In November 2010, he was named ‘Personality of the Year’ by Living Magazine in Sri Lanka.
Inspired Sri Lanka’s famous one-wicket win over Australia in an ODI at the MCG in 2010, hitting 77 not out.
Angelo Mathews is one of the most promising allrounders Sri Lanka has produced in recent times. A genuine top six batsman, he is also more than a handful bowler.
An integral part of the Sri Lankan youth side since his debut in 2003, he was handed the reins in 2005 for the tour to England. His unbeaten 123 in a losing cause in the third Test was much appreciated and with good performances in a triangular series involving England and Bangladesh, Mathews made a name for himself. He debuted for Colts Cricket Club in the 2007-08 season. After an ordinary first season he came into his own in the second, scoring 696 runs at an average of 58 and was one of the stars on Sri Lanka A’s tour of South Africa.
He made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Harare in 2008. Though he struggled to take wickets in his first few matches, he performed well with the bat slamming a fifty in only his third ODI. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2009. Since then he has been a regular fixture in ODIs and is also making his presence felt in Tests.
Mathews is blessed with an excellent temperament and is also a good analyser of game situations. Though his pace is only in the mid 130 kilometre mark, he keeps it tight and can also swing the ball under helpful conditions. A good fielder, Mathews is still learning the tricks of the trade.
Fast Facts
He made his debut for Sri Lanka Under-19s when he was just 16 years old against Pakistan in 2003.
He captained the Sri Lankan team in the 2006 U-19 World Cup.
Opening the bowling, he took three wickets in the very first over in the 2009 T20 World Cup semi final against West Indies.
Took his first five-wicket ODI haul against India in September 2009, taking 6-20 at Colombo.
In November 2010, he was named ‘Personality of the Year’ by Living Magazine in Sri Lanka.
Inspired Sri Lanka’s famous one-wicket win over Australia in an ODI at the MCG in 2010, hitting 77 not out.
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews
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IPL 2010 - KKR vs CSK - Angelo Mathews's inning
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Angelo Mathews World Cup 2011 Semifinal
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