Angelo Mathews – profile, career and stats

Angelo Mathews is a Sri Lankan all-rounder who captained the side from 2013 to 2017.

Mathews was an integral part of the squad that won the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup, and the squad that got to the finals of the 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2009 ICC T20 World Cup, and 2012 ICC T20 World Cup.

Mathews has also led his team to win the 2014 Asia Cup.

Apart from Angelo’s heroics for the Sri Lankan team, he has played in leagues all over the world including Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL).

What is the full name of Angelo Mathews?

Angelo Davis Mathews.

When and where was Angelo Mathews born?

June 02, 1987, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Who is the wife of Angelo Mathews?

Heshani Silva and Angel Mathews got married in 2013.

When did Angelo Mathews play his first match?

Angelo Mathews played his first ODI against Zimbabwe in 2008. In 2009, he played his first T20I and Test against Australia and Pakistan respectively.

What is the nickname of Angelo Mathews?

Kaluwa and Angie.

Which college did Angelo Mathews go to?

St. Joseph’s College, Colombo.

What is the jersey number of Angelo Mathews?

69.

Who was the first Test wicket of Angelo Mathews?

Younis Khan at Galle, 2009.

With which batter Angelo Mathews has had the most number of hundred stands?

Angelo Matthews has been a part of seven-century stands with Mahela Jayawardene.

How many fifties had Angelo scored before his first ODI hundred?

24.

Which bowler dismissed Angelo Mathews for a duck for the first time in international cricket?

Raymond Price in 2008.

Who are the favourite cricketers of Angelo Mathews?

Jacques Kallis and Muttiah Muralitharan.

What is the favourite food of Angelo Mathews?

Chicken and Sri Lankan samosa.

What is Angelo Mathew’s favourite beverage?

Cold coffee.

What are some hobbies of Angelo Mathews?

Listening to music.