Mathews set to play as batsman in India Tests
Sri Lanka’s bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake says allrounder Angelo Mathews will not bowl in the upcoming Test series in India and will only play as a specialist batsman.
Mathews has returned to the Sri Lanka squad after missing the series in the UAE against Pakistan with a leg injury.
The 30-year-old only bowled five overs in his team’s only warm-up game against a Board President’s XI ahead of the first Test that starts in Kolkata on 16 November.
Ratnayake said: “Angelo comes in as a batsman. He has not bowled in a Test match for a while. I don’t think he will bowl here.
“We consider him more as a white-ball bowler and will look to bowl him in the ODIs only.”
Ratnayake is happy with Sri Lanka’s preparations for the three-match series even though they only one warm-up game and training back home was cut short because of heavy rains.
He continued: “We have done all that we could have done to prepare for this challenge. Now it’s all about executing our plans on the field.”
Latest
-
EnglandBen Stokes has surgery in attempt to resolve long-standing knee injury
Stokes revealed earlier this month he intended to have an operation at the end of the World Cup.
-
EnglandJohn Turner aiming to push T20 World Cup hopes on England’s tour of Caribbean
The 22-year-old fast bowler could make his international debut as part of a new-look ODI side in Antigua on Sunday.
-
EnglandECB boss admits challenges remain for cricket after positive impact report
The ECB’s Impact of Cricket Report published on Tuesday, shows playing the sport helps people support their mental wellbeing.
-
Indian Premier LeagueArcher, Brook and Rashid join list of England players who will not play in IPL
Archer has been released by Mumbai Indians, while Brook and Rashid have been released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
-
EnglandJoe Root joins England captain Ben Stokes in skipping next Indian Premier League
Root played three times for Rajasthan Royals in the 2023 IPL.
-
Women's CricketICC transgender ban ‘a blunt instrument’ which sends ‘very negative message’
Trans players who have been through male puberty will not be able to play international women’s cricket.
-
County CricketPCA calls for action over ‘unsustainable’ men’s domestic cricket schedule
The majority of the Vitality Blast group-stage fixtures will take place across Thursday to Sunday slots.
-
Indian Premier LeagueBen Stokes pulls out of 2024 Indian Premier League
Ben Stokes only played twice at the 2023 edition after he struggled with his fitness.
-
County CricketECB releases county cricket schedule for packed 2024 summer
The ECB has looked to try to limit the impact of another packed fixture list for counties across all competitions.
-
