Mathews officially steps down from Pune Warriors captaincy

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 19:49

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Thursday decided to step down from Pune Warriors` captaincy for the rest of the current Indian Premier League season to ensure that there is continuity in the leadership.

It`s a fresh start: Mathews

Last Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013, 23:52

Pune Warriors might have ended at the bottom up of the table in the last two IPL editions, but current captain Angelo Mathews said on Thursday that his side would be making a fresh start and look for a better result this season.

Pallekele T20I: Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 17 runs

Last Updated: Monday, April 1, 2013, 00:11

Live Updates from the only T20I to be played in Pallekele

Angelo Mathews to lead Pune Warriors in IPL 6

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 20:39

Sri Lanka Test and ODI skipper Angelo Mathews has been named to lead the Pune Warriors India in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier league, commencing on April 3.

Thilan Samaraweera retires after Bangladesh axe

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 21:13

Middle-order batsman Thilan Samaraweera today said his omission from the Test squad for the series against Bangladesh forced him to retire from international cricket.

Mathews named Sri Lanka`s Test, ODI captain

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 16:54

Colombo: All rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka`s Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year.

1st T20I: Sri Lanka comprehensively defeat Australia by 5 wickets

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 23:55

An explosive knock from David Warner went in vain, as Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the 1st T20I played at Sydney Cricket ground on Sunday.

Jayawardene urges talented Lankan players to ‘up ante’ in order to succeed

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 13:15

Outgoing Sri Lanka captain has urged his young teammates to work hard and raise their game in order to succeed at the international stage and help the national team come out of their current tragic state.

Mathews says Lanka’s recent performances earned them Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 14:57

Sri Lanka vice captain Angelo Mathews has said their brilliant performances recently have earned them the right to play a Boxing Day Test match against Australia in Melbourne.

Mathews waiting for Sri Lankan selectors’ nod to replace Jayawardene as ‘captain’

Last Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 14:50

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews has claimed is ready to become the captain of the national team, and added he just needs the nod from the selectors.

Disappointed with order to remove telecom towers: COAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 22:22

GSM industry body COAI Wednesday said it is "disappointed" by the Rajasthan High Court order, directing telecom operators in the state to remove within two months their towers falling in the vicinity of schools, hospitals and play grounds.

Dilshan slams ton, Lanka defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 00:34

A brilliant ton from Dilshan helped Sri Lanka defeat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the third ODI match played between the two sides at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.