Cricket News By TODAYLIVESCORE.INFO - Angelo Mathews makes himself available for Sri Lanka selection. Mathews was not considered for selection for the white-ball series against India and the series thereafter including the forthcoming T20 WC.
Mathews was not considered for selection for the white-ball series against India and the series thereafter including the forthcoming T20 WC.
Angelo Mathews has made himself available for selection in future Sri Lanka teams, the country's board confirmed on Tuesday (October 12). The 34-year-old former captain communicated his intention to Sri Lanka Cricket ending an impasse that began when the board disclosed a new central contract structure in July this year.
“With immediate effect, Mathews will join the squads training at the High-Performance Center, focusing on future international tours,” a release from the board said.
Sri Lanka's players had refused to sign contracts for their 2021-22 season over an alleged lack of transparency in the grading system as well as compensation that was considered inadequate.
Subsequently, 18 players inked a deal till the end of 2021 after a dialogue with the board with only Mathews remaining steadfast with his decision. He was subsequently not considered for selection for the white-ball series against India and the series thereafter including the forthcoming T20 WC.
Mathews, a veteran of 386 internationals, last represented Sri Lanka in April this year in the two-Test series at home against Bangladesh.
