Amidst the race of retirement in Test cricket, another veteran player is going to play farewell match. Former Sri Lanka cricket team captain Angelo Mathews will play his Farewell match against Bangladesh on 17 June. On this occasion of retirement, he has made a big demand from the ICC for the team. He has expressed concern about the number of Test matches played by Sri Lanka in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle.

Sri Lanka has 12 matches

The Sri Lanka World Test Championship will play a total of 12 Test matches in the 2025-27 cycle. Between 2025 and 2027, Sri Lanka will play two Test matches against Bangladesh, India and South Africa. At the same time, on the tour of West Indies, Pakistan and New Zealand, he will also play a series of two Test matches. Angelo Mathews said that Australia, England and India (in the 2025-27 cycles) will play 22, 21 and 18 Tests respectively. Sri Lanka will play only 4 Test matches in 2025.

What did Mathews say?

Before entering the farewell match, Mathews said, ‘I think there should be at least 10 matches in a year. Teams like England, India or Australia are playing more than 15 Test matches a year. We can also play. We are also entitled. We have also won the World Cup.

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Mathews explained the reason for his retirement

Talking to ESPN Cricinfo, Mathews said that it is very sad. The younger generation is urging for more Test cricket. Test is the peak of cricket. We all should try for more tests. Youth are very enthusiastic about Test cricket. Mathews said that one of the reasons for his decision to retire from Test cricket is that after the series against Bangladesh, waiting for about a year for the next Test series.