Angelo Mathews
Cricketer and former Sri Lanka captain

Born
June 2nd, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sri Lanka
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A prominent cricketer from Sri Lanka, played as an all-rounder. Debuted in international cricket in 2008 and became a key player in the Sri Lankan national team. Served as captain in all three formats from 2013 to 2017. Contributed significantly to Sri Lanka's success in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup, leading the team to victory. Known for his ability to stabilize innings and deliver crucial performances under pressure. Announced retirement from international cricket in 2021 but continues to play in domestic leagues.
Captained Sri Lanka to victory in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup
Scored over 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals
Achieved over 2,000 runs in Test matches
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