Lankan all rounder Mathews to miss Asia Cup

Mar 15, 12:23 pm

Dhaka, Mar 15(ANI): Sri Lankan all rounder Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with a calf injury and returned home on Wednesday.

The news has come as a significant blow to Sri Lanka's hope of winning the sub continental trophy.

Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said Mathews had returned home to Colombo to get fit in time for the two-Test series against England starting on March 26.

"Angelo has not pulled through fitness tests well. So we made a call to send him back home. He will try to get ready for the Test matches. The selectors back home will decide and send a replacement for us," The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Jayawardene, as saying.

Mathews, a right-arm fast bowler and hard-hitting batsman lower down the order, had also missed the Tri Series finals in Australia earlier this month due to the same problem. (ANI)

Sri Lanka, Mathews, Asia Cup, calf, injury

Gus Poyet suspended for fuming mail on excrement in Crystal Palace dressing room May 19, 5:10 pm

Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Brighton manager Gustavo Augusto (Gus Poyet) has been suspended after he sent an angry mail to his employees after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room ahead of a key Championship play-off at the Amex Stadium.

Full Story ť

Belgian golfer loses Bulgarian competition after forced to tee from toilet! May 19, 3:24 pm

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): A Belgian golfer had crashed out of the World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria after he was forced to play out of a toilet.

Full Story ť

McDowell defends 'slip' about McIlroy's 'leaving Nike deal agency' May 19, 2:05 pm

London, May 19 (ANI): Northern Irish golfer Graeme McDowell has defended his slip about World No.2 Rory McIlroy leaving his management company, saying that although the move is not yet confirmed, it is already being much talked about in the golfing world.

Full Story ť

Chelsea looking to sell 'record buy' Torres this summer May 19, 1:32 pm

London, May 19 (ANI): Chelsea is reportedly looking to sell their record 50 million-pound buy Fernando Torres this summer, despite this season being the best of his career at Stamford Bridge with 22 goals.

Full Story ť

Comments