SL vs Ban (Clock): Angelo Mathews receives the Guard of Honor on the day of opening of the tests

The world of cricketing was a sincere time on June 17, 2025, as a Sri Lanka stop Angelo Mathews He received an honorary guard from his teammates at the International Gallery Stadium. This emotional tribute marked his farewell test game during the first test of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesha contest that also starts the ICC 2025-27 World Championship. During a distinguished 16 -year career, Mathews has been a pillar of Sri Lanka’s cricket, and this special moment celebrated its immense contribution to sport.

A career recorded in excellence and loyalty

Mathews’s trip to Test Cricket began in the same field where he offered an offer, making the farewell even more moving. Since its debut in 2009, Mathews has been a symbol of resilience and class, accumulating 8,167 runs in 119 tests to an impressive average of 44.62. Its 16 centuries account and 45 half a century puts it in third place on the Sri Lanka test test list Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawarde. Beyond numbers, Mathews’s ability to constantly perform both at home and abroad, which was set to almost half of his runs out of Sri Lanka, he continues his adaptability and ability under various conditions.

Not only a prolific batter, Mathews has been reliable everything, bringing doctors and crucial leadership throughout his term. Its 118 test appearances ranked fourth in the history of Sri Lanka, reflecting its longevity and physical form in the demanding format. Its retirement from the test cricket, announced in May 2025, marks the end of an era, although it remains available to white ball formats, continuing to serve the Sri Lanka cricket in other capabilities.

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Angelo Mathews receives Honor Guard on the Gallery Test

The Gallic Honor Guard ceremony was a moving show, with the players of the Colts Cricket Club who lifted their bats as Mathews walked on the field. This gesture symbolized the respect and gratitude for a player who was a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s cricketing fabric. The calendar of this tribute, during a series of tests of great participation against Bangladesh, highlights the esteem in which Mathews has teammates, opponents and fans.

Sri Lanka, captured by Dhananjaya de SilvaIt aims to take advantage of home conditions and a combination of experienced and emerging talent to strongly launch its World Test Championship campaign. Bangladesh, directed by Najmul Hossain ShantoIt comes safe and eager to challenge the hosts in the favorable spin launches. In the midst of this competitive atmosphere, the attention focuses on the graceful Mathews departure from the test cricket: a celebration of its legacy and lasting influence on the game.

Here is the video:

A Guard of Honor in Galle for Angelo Mathews, who is committed to the address to the longest format with his 11th and final test.#Slvban pic.twitter.com/zdtjknfznf

– Fancode (@fancode) June 17, 2025

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