Overview

• Mathews closed his final Test on June 21 in Galle with scores of 39 and 8 against Bangladesh.
• Bangladeshi players formed a guard of honour as he walked off the field in his last red-ball appearance.
• Over 16 years he scored 8,214 runs in 119 Tests, placing him third on Sri Lanka’s all-time run-scoring list.
• ICC Chairman Jay Shah posted on X to commend his longevity and impact in Test cricket.
• He plans to continue in T20 internationals and retire from white-ball cricket after the 2026 T20 World Cup.