Mathews pulls out of India series; others sign contract

Mathews, 34, was not a part of the squad that toured England recently and last played the Test series against Bangladesh in April. 

Senior batsman Angelo Mathews on Wednesday pulled out of the upcoming limited-overs series against India citing personal reasons as Sri Lanka Cricket announced that 29 of the 30 players shortlisted for the assignment have signed their contracts.

Mathews, 34, was not a part of the squad that toured England recently and last played the Test series against Bangladesh in April. 

The India series comprising three ODIs and as many T20s, begins here on July 13.

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