Watch: Rohit Sharma surprises all with unforgettable tribute to retiring Angelo Mathews

India National Cricket Team ODI captain Rohit Sharma showcased a grand gesture as he came up with a special tribute for the veteran Sri Lanka National Cricket Team all-rounder Angelo Mathews ahead of his Test retirement.

Angelo Mathews is currently featuring in the first Test of the series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, which will be the last Test match of his legendary career.

Angelo Mathews - A certified legend

A few weeks back, the Sri Lankan all-rounder Mathews announced his retirement from Test cricket. He will finish his career at Galle International Stadium - the same venue where he made his debut - with 119 Test matches.

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Talking about his numbers in 118 Test matches, he scored 8167 runs at an average of 44.62 and picked up 33 wickets with the ball. He also smashed 16 centuries and 45 half-centuries in his legendary career.

The best of Angelo Mathews, the Test cricketer, came in the year 2014, in which he scored 1160 Test runs at an exceptional average of 77.33, with two tons and eight fifties.

In one of the games against the Three Lions at Headingley, he played one of the finest knocks of his career, scoring 160 runs to help Sri Lanka win their first Test series in England.

Also, Mathews is the only batter in the world to be dismissed on both 99 and 199 in Tests, and he is among the very few cricketers with 5000 runs and 50 fielding dismissals in the longest format of the game.

You've been a true servant to your nation - Rohit Sharma

Meanwhile, in a video message to Angelo Mathews, ahead of his farewell Test match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma labeled Mathews as the true servant of Sri Lankan Cricket and elaborated:

“Hey Angie (Angelo). Congratulations on your fantastic Test career. Tomorrow is your last Test match. I just want to wish you and the team the very best. Over the years, we've had really good battles, right from our U-19 days till now. You've been a true servant to your nation. I'm pretty sure everyone back at home appreciates what you've done for your country.”

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“It’s something which has not been achieved by many people — what you have achieved. So, congratulations on that. And moving forward, I just want to wish you and your family the very best. Happy retirement, enjoy it. We'll see you on the other side, bro. All the best," he added.

🇮🇳🤝🇱🇰 Rohit Sharma pays tribute to retiring Angelo Mathews!

"Hey Angi, congratulations on your fantastic career. Over the years we had some pretty good battles from our under-19 days to now. You’ve been a true servant for your nation and I’m pretty sure everyone back at home… pic.twitter.com/drwtQoz8cp

— Azzam Ameen (@AzzamAmeen) June 16, 2025

You've been a great great ambassador for the Sri Lankan team - Suresh Raina

Former India batter Suresh Raina also shared a heartfelt message to Angelo Mathews, saying that he has been a great ambassador for Sri Lankan Cricket and wished him luck for the future. He stated:

"Hi Angelo, how are you, brother? Lots of love and happiness. You've been a great great ambassador for the Sri Lankan team, and it was a pleasure playing with you.

"You have been a great great player and a great captain for the Sri Lanka team and I have enjoyed playing with you. Give my love to your family, brother, and have a wonderful career after that. We all got retired now, it's a lot of fun with family and kids, I hope you will do the same, and all the best for your future endeavours. Lots of love, brother."

🇱🇰🏏⚾ Angelo Mathews' Test Retirement: Best Wishes from Former Indian Test Cricketer @ImRaina#sportspavilionlk #AngeloMathews #danushkaaravinda #sureshraina #SLvBAN #SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/GGfz6a5BoI

— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) June 17, 2025