Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Nawaz and Afridi blow Sri Lanka away to seal tri-series for Pakistan

Sri Lanka collapsed in a heap, losing their last nine wickets for 30 before Babar and Ayub's steady 30s took Pakistan over the line

29-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL consider moving on from Asalanka as T20I captain

While no official decision has been made, it is understood that the selectors are mulling changes

26-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SSC ground in Sri Lanka to get floodlights for men's T20 World Cup

That will open up fresh possibilities for Sri Lankan cricket with day-night Tests becoming more viable in the country

26-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Farhan 80* and Nawaz three-for keep Pakistan unbeaten

Pakistan romped to a modest target of 129 on a pitch that was tough to bat on

22-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fakhar, Nawaz earn Pakistan first points in tri-series opener

Zimbabwe's collapse from a rollicking 91 for 1 left them with a below-par total

18-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rawalpindi takes centre stage as Pakistan, SL and Zimbabwe scramble for World Cup spark

Dasun Shanaka will be leading Sri Lanka in the tri-series after Charith Asalanka had to be withdrawn due to illness

17-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Babar breaks century drought to help Pakistan clinch series

Pakistan's senior batters made light work of chasing down the target of 289 set by Sri Lanka

14-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC threatens players with 'formal review' if they leave Pakistan; remaining matches postponed by a day

With the talks concluding late and other logistics being thrown off by uncertainty, the matches will be played on November 14 and 16

12-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Danyal Rasool

SL spinners, Pakistan's ODI form, off-field cuteness among things to watch out for

How batters like Saim Ayub and Pathum Nissanka score in the upcoming series is also worth keeping your eyes on

10-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Wellalage to lead Sri Lanka A in Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup

Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando and Milan Rathnayake are some of the other prominent names in the squad

05-Nov-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England and New Zealand look for little gains

Rain seems to be following NZ at this World Cup and there is more expected in Visakhapatnam

25-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Colombo weather in focus as SL, Pakistan close league campaigns

Both teams will hope for better batting support for overburdened talismans Athapaththu and Amin

23-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa are on a roll, but Kapp wants bowlers to 'tighten up a little bit'

"The beauty of this team is that we've not relied on one person. More people are starting to click and put in performances," Marizanne Kapp says after massive win over Pakistan

22-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa look to keep winning as Pakistan hope to make a late charge

South Africa are already in the semi-finals but Pakistan, despite not winning a game so far, are still in contention for a spot in the last four

20-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fatima Sana - a captain burdened, a fast bowler unrestrained

Rain took away Pakistan's chances on what might have been their biggest night at the World Cup, but Fatima Sana, their captain, wrote her name on the game in indelible letters

16-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

England aim to extend winning run against subpar Pakistan

Pakistan's batting has been their biggest problem, and they need Muneeba Ali to come good to fix some of that

14-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand look to build on momentum against under-fire Sri Lanka

New Zealand managed a win after two defeats while Sri Lanka's only points have come courtesy a wash out

13-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The revving, fizzing, whirring excellence of Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone was almost unplayable on Saturday night at the Khettarama, suffocating the Sri Lanka batters and squeezing the life out of them

12-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Athapaththu stretchered off with cramps during Sri Lanka's chase against England

The Sri Lanka captain returned to bat in the 23rd over after they lost their third wicket

11-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Unbeaten England prepare for Sri Lanka spin test

Chamari Athapaththu looms as a key figure as the joint-hosts look to kickstart their tournament

10-Oct-2025•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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