Angelo Mathews reminds Sri Lanka of his enduring utility

Mathews’ T20 comeback eases the burden on Malinga, who is under immense pressure as captain. Since he returned to captaincy in January 2019, Sri Lanka have lost ten T20Is under him and have won just once.

A bit of experience will do Sri Lanka’s cause no harm as they look to step out of that rut, and Mathews certainly brings that.

They will hope he can keep himself fit, contribute with the ball, and rediscover his attacking enterprise with the bat…