Angelo Mathews bids farewell to Test cricket

Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has announced that he is retiring from Test cricket. 

The 37-year-old former Sri Lankan captain posted a statement on social media, revealing that he will retire from the longest format of the game in June.

Mathews, who made his Test debut in 2009, confirmed that his final Test match will be against Bangladesh in Galle on June 17.

Although he is stepping away from Test cricket, Mathews has confirmed his availability for Sri Lanka's ODI and T20 teams. However, he has not featured in a limited-overs international match since June last year.

In his statement, Mathews wrote, "It has been the greatest honour and privilege to represent my country for the past 17 years. I gave the game everything I had, and the game, in return, has given me so much. Whatever I am today, it is because of cricket."

He added, "I will be retiring from the Test format. As discussed with the selectors, I remain available for the shorter formats if my country needs me."

Mathews retires as the third-highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in Test cricket history. The right-handed batter has scored 8,167 runs in 118 matches at an average of 44.62. Only legends Kumara Sangakkara (12,400 runs) and Mahela Jayawardene (11,814 runs) have more runs than him for Sri Lanka in Tests.

In addition to his batting achievements, Mathews also contributed to the game with the ball, taking 33 wickets in his Test career.

He captained the Sri Lankan Test team in 34 matches between 2013 and 2017.