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Mathews was the best finisher we had since Arjuna – Marvan

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June 24, 2025

Former Test captain Marvan Atapattu has heaped praise on Angelo Mathews, who drew the curtain on his illustrious Test career last week, calling him "the best finisher Sri Lanka had since the great Arjuna Ranatunga.

- BY REX CLEMENTINE

Mathews was the best finisher we had since Arjuna – Marvan

Atapattu and Mathews go a long way back in Sri Lankan cricketing colours. Atapattu was at the helm as Batting Coach when a young Mathews was finding his feet in the national side.

By 2014, Mathews had taken over the captaincy and Atapattu had succeeded Paul Farbrace as Head Coach — a combination that turned out to be a match made in cricketing heaven.

"When I think of that historic Test series win in England, it's Angelo's gritty 160 that immediately comes to mind. That innings at Headingley laid the foundation for a memorable triumph," Atapattu reminisced. "And let's not forget the century he carved out at Lord's. He led from the front, both with the bat and as captain."

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