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Mathews to join training squad
Former captain Angelo Mathews has made himself available for selection in future Sri Lanka teams, Sri Lanka Cricket said on Tuesday. The 34-year-old has communicated his willingness to Sri Lanka Cricket ending an impasse that began when the board disclosed a new central contract structure in July.
“With immediate effect, Mathews will join the squads training at the High-Performance Center, focusing on future international tours,” a release issued by SLC said.
National players had refused to sign contracts for their 2021-22 season over an alleged lack of transparency in the grading system as well as compensations which were considered inadequate.
However, the SLC statement yesterday said that he was relieved from national duties during the month of July 2021, following a request made by the player, owing to personal reasons.
Mathews, a veteran of 386 internationals, last represented Sri Lanka in April this year in the two-Test series at home against Bangladesh.