The Colombo Colts Cricket Club hosted a grand felicitation ceremony on Saturday, 25th October 2025, at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, to honour one of its most illustrious members and a proud ambassador of Sri Lankan cricket — Mr. Angelo
Mathews.
Organized as part of the Club’s Annual Get-Together and Dinner Dance, the evening celebrated Mathews’ extraordinary contribution to Sri Lankan cricket and his long-standing loyalty to the Colombo Colts Cricket Club — the only club he has represented throughout his professional career.
The event was graced by a distinguished gathering of Sri Lanka’s cricketing legends including Arjuna Ranatunga, Aravinda de Silva, Mahela Jayawardena, Chaminda Vaas, Hemantha Devapriya, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhammika Prasad, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, alongside sponsors, club members, and well-wishers. Mr. Mathews attended the event with his wife Heshani and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathews.
In his welcome address, Mr. Nishantha Ranatunga, President of the Colombo Colts Cricket Club, paid heartfelt tribute to Mathews, describing him as “a true son of Colts, a great ambassador of Sri Lankan cricket, and above all, a remarkable human being.” He reflected on Mathews’ journey from his school days at St. Joseph’s College — where he captained the side and earned the prestigious Josephian Blue — to his meteoric rise in
international cricket. The President highlighted Mathews’ leadership across all formats of the game, his memorable victories as captain, and his enduring loyalty and humility.
The evening featured several special moments, including a tribute video celebrating Mathews’ cricketing journey, and an engaging fireside chat between Mathews, Mahela Jayawardena, and Dinesh Chandimal. Mr. Bandula Dissanayake, Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket, and Mr. Eastman Narangoda, Patron of the Colombo Colts Cricket Club, presented special mementos to Mathews in recognition of his achievements and service to
the game.
The Club also took the opportunity to honour its outstanding sportsmen and women for the 2024/25 season, recognizing excellence across multiple disciplines. The ceremony was compered by Mr. Roshan Abeysinghe, whose engaging presentation added warmth and character to the evening.
In his speech, Angelo Mathews expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Club, its members, and his teammates, reaffirming that the Colombo Colts Cricket Club remains his home and foundation.
The night concluded with dinner, entertainment, and camaraderie, celebrating not only a great cricketer but also the enduring spirit, unity, and tradition of the Colombo Colts Cricket Club.