Galle, June 16 (UNI) Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews, playing his farewell Test series against Bangladesh at Galle, has voiced deep concern over Sri Lanka's shrinking Test calendar, calling it "quite sad" and urging the global cricketing fraternity to ensure greater equity for nations outside the Big Three.
"This is the first time since 2008 that I’ve played only four Test matches in a year," Mathews told reporters ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh. "It’s quite sad. The younger generation is eager to play Test cricket – the pinnacle of the game. We must push for at least ten matches a year."
Mathews compared Sri Lanka’s schedule with those of England, India, and Australia, who each play upwards of 15 Tests annually. "Why can’t we play as many? We’ve won World Cups, produced legends, and contributed richly to cricket. We deserve the same opportunities."