Mathews in Test cricket

[JamisBanda]

I don't think he stepped down from captaincy, he was pushed out but made it look like he stepped out.

I guess that must have something to do with why he looks like doesn't give a shit these days. 

Should drop him and give some new kid a chance, can't hurt , we'll loose by innings and 350 runs instead of innings and 250 runs. 

[pj57]

(11-27-2017, 10:54 AM)JamisBanda Wrote:  I don't think he stepped down from captaincy, he was pushed out but made it look like he stepped out.

I guess that must have something to do with why he looks like doesn't give a shit these days. 

Should drop him and give some new kid a chance, can't hurt , we'll loose by innings and 350 runs instead of innings and 250 runs. 

He shouldn't be a member of the national team if he doesnt give a shit......simple as that.

[nuffa]

(11-25-2017, 03:58 PM)Bada Wrote:  It has been the other way around for the past 12-18 months. Chandimal and Dimuth haven't had support from Mathews. Dickwella has been decent down the order. The problem is he has to hit SL out of trouble most of the time. He will keep getting out for 20s and 30s.

WI series 2015 onwards

Lol. Dilruwan better than Kaushal Silva

[nuffa]

(11-27-2017, 10:54 AM)JamisBanda Wrote:  I don't think he stepped down from captaincy, he was pushed out but made it look like he stepped out.

I guess that must have something to do with why he looks like doesn't give a shit these days.

Should drop him and give some new kid a chance, can't hurt , we'll loose by innings and 350 runs instead of innings and 250 runs.

This! If there's no support from the system, I think any player would get disinterested after some time. Hopefully hathuru can set things straight.

[Real Sanga]

(11-27-2017, 10:54 AM)JamisBanda Wrote:  I don't think he stepped down from captaincy, he was pushed out but made it look like he stepped out.

I guess that must have something to do with why he looks like doesn't give a shit these days. 

Should drop him and give some new kid a chance, can't hurt , we'll loose by innings and 350 runs instead of innings and 250 runs. 

well it was obvious. Isn't it?

[Real Sanga]

One of the major concerns for Sri Lanka on the batting front is the form of their ex-captain Angelo Mathews. He hasn't scored a Test hundred since August 2015, and since then has averaged 27.80 across 36 innings. Pothas sympathised with Mathews' struggles with injury of late, and backed him to rediscover his form, but said there was no running away from his recent numbers.

"Having injuries is always tough when you're not playing continuously, to try and strike a rhythm when you do come back," Pothas said. "If you're consistently playing, and facing bowling above 140kph, you get used to it.

"We've got Thilan Samaraweera now as our batting coach, who is a phenomenal batting coach with a good track record. I'm sure Thilan will sit with Angelo and work things out. Angelo is a quality international cricketer. His numbers over a period of time tell you that.

"But you can't run from the numbers in the short term. Angelo is hurting at the moment, he has an immense amount of pride. And I have no doubt that, with his ability, he'll come out with some answers. It's our job as coaches to create an environment and to provide him with as much support as possible, in order for him to have the best chance of success."

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21585665/india-experience-help-identify-right-characters-nic-pothas

[pj57]

I mean Mathews is the most experienced out of the lot, not a newbie like Sadeera. I understand that the most experienced player can be out of touch for a period but the look of disinterest in the most worrying factor. Being out of form is acceptable but being disinterested is not. The numbers are not short term either, they have been poor since 2015. Of course, the coaching staff should support him, that's their job but the player should also be proactive to come good.

[Bada]

(11-25-2017, 05:06 AM)Bada Wrote:  However, I'm expecting credit if he scores a hundred in this series. This thread might bring him back

[pj57]

Repped

[Perthman]

Much needed innings for Angelo..was lucky few times but sometimes you need that..hopefully this will bring that Matthews of 2014 back.