Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, confirming that the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh on Friday, May 23, will mark the final chapter of his illustrious red-ball career.

Over the course of 210 innings, Mathews amassed 8,167 runs at an impressive average of 44.62. His Test legacy includes 45 half-centuries and 16 centuries.

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— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 23, 2025