Sri Lanka men's national cricket team
Sri Lankan Cricket Team is the national cricket team of Sri Lanka. There have been a number of cricket playing legends from Sri Lanka. Two of the most famous players were Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya. [1] [2]
2025 developments
[change | change source]In May 2025, veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews announced his retirement from Test cricket, confirming that the first Test against Bangladesh in June would be his last. Mathews made his debut in 2009 and played 119 Test matches, scoring 8,167 runs at an average of 44.62, with 16 centuries.[3]
Sri Lanka's Test calendar for 2025 consists of only four matches—two against Australia and two against Bangladesh. Mathews expressed concern over the declining focus on Test cricket in the country.[4]
Additionally, Sri Lanka did not qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, with the top eight ODI teams securing places. The qualified teams include Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.[5]
Sri Lanka is set to host Bangladesh from 17 June to 16 July 2025 for a full series comprising two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Test matches will be part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle.[6]
In April 2025, Sri Lanka A won the UAE Tri-Nation Series involving Afghanistan A and Ireland Wolves, with Tharindu Rathnayake emerging as the leading wicket-taker (13 wickets).[7]
Kusal Mendis, a regular international player, made headlines for withdrawing from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 due to safety concerns. He later joined the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL).[8]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Sri Lanka's Mens Cricket Team | World Cup 2019 | ICC". www.icc-cricket.com. Archived from the original on 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ↑ "Sanath Jayasuriya Player Profile". ESPN Cricinfo.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka's Mathews to quit Tests after Bangladesh match". Reuters. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "'Absolutely shocked': Angelo Mathews stunned by Sri Lanka's 2025 Test schedule". Indian Express. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Explained: Why Sri Lanka aren't in the 2025 Champions Trophy". Wisden. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "UAE Tri-Nation Series 2025". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "'Pakistan never safe for Sri Lankan players': Fans react to Kusal Mendis joining IPL after exiting PSL". India Times. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
