Sri Lanka in India 2015-16

Dilhara Fernando gets surprise Sri Lanka recall

Jan 28, 2016: Sri Lanka have picked fast bowler Dilhara Fernando for the T20 series against India, which begins on February 9. Dilhara, 36, last played for Sri Lanka in mid-2012

Uva v Basnahira, SLPL, Colombo

Fernando, Tharanga star in clinical win for Uva

Aug 12, 2012: A measured 65 not out from Upul Tharanga and a five-wicket haul by Dilhara Fernando took Uva Next to an eight-wicket win over Basnahira Cricket Dundee at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 4th day

Sri Lanka in control despite Ali ton

Jul 11, 2012: On a day that began with Pakistan needing to bat positively to set a competitive target, Sri Lanka surged ahead with a strong chance of winning the series 2-0

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC

Dilhara Fernando in squad for SSC Test

Jun 27, 2012: Sri Lanka have recalled fast bowler Dilhara Fernando to the squad for the second Test against Pakistan, which begins at the SSC on June 30

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2012

Sri Lanka recall Jeevan Mendis, Fernando

May 24, 2012: Sri Lanka have recalled allrounder Jeevan Mendis and seamer Dilhara Fernando to their ODI squad for the home series against Pakistan starting in June

Sri Lanka news

Ajantha Mendis named in Sri Lanka provisional squad

May 14, 2012: Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis and fast bowler Dilhara Fernando have been named in the 30-man provisional squad for the upcoming tours by Pakistan and India

South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day

Lack of runs hinders Sri Lanka fight

Dec 16, 2011: Sri Lanka kept up a competitive spirit for large parts of day two but their lack of first-innings runs saw their comeback wilt away

South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day

South Africa build commanding advantage

Dec 16, 2011: It wasn't all one-way traffic on the second day in Centurion but South Africa ended in a very commanding position, having built a lead of 209 with AB de Villiers' 99 the cornerstone of their innings

South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Centurion, 1st day

Sri Lanka pin hopes on Fernando

Dec 15, 2011: Dilhara Fernando finished a controlled spell late on the first day at Centurion, showing promising signs

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2011-12

Tharanga and Fernando in ODI squad

Nov 1, 2011: Opener Upal Tharanga and fast bowlers Dilhara Fernando and Lasith Malinga have been included in Sri Lanka's 15-man squad for the one-day series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Injured Fernando out of one-day series

Jun 22, 2011: Dilhara Fernando, the Sri Lanka fast bowler, has been ruled out of the limited-overs series against England due to an injury he sustained during the third Test at the Rose Bowl

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Rose Bowl, 2nd day

Tremlett's six keep England in control

Jun 17, 2011: Chris Tremlett continued an impressive performance at his former home ground to claim a career-best 6 for 42 on a rain-hit second day to leave Sri Lanka 177 for 9

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lord's

Fond Lord's memories seem a long way off for Sri Lanka

Jun 2, 2011: Five years ago on their last visit to Lord's, Sri Lanka were inspired by the venue

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Lord's

A huge test of Sri Lanka's resolve

Jun 2, 2011: Conjuring victories out of nowhere is the hallmark of an outstanding cricket team and England is certainly one of those

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Nuwan Pradeep set to fly home

May 25, 2011: Sri Lanka's preparations for the first Test in Cardiff have taken a blow with the news that Nuwan Pradeep, their match-winning seamer against the England Lions on Sunday, is set to fly home after picking up a serious knee injury

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Law braced for 'toughest deal on planet'

May 24, 2011: Stuart Law, Sri Lanka's interim coach, believes that England's Test cricketers currently pose the "toughest deal on the planet", but insists that his players have the expertise and character to put up a strong fight when the first Test in Cardiff gets und

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Bullish Fernando vows to make most of opportunity

May 22, 2011: It's fair to say there's been a hint of underachievement in Dilhara Fernando's career, but the England tour will give him the opportunity to dispel doubts that he is a wild card that could win or lose a match in one spell

England Lions v Sri Lankans, Derby, 4th day

Pacemen seal Sri Lanka outstanding victory

May 22, 2011: The Sri Lankans gave themselves the perfect pre-Test tonic with an outstanding come-from-behind victory by 38 runs against England Lions. Despite following on 227 adrift they transformed the match and dismissed the Lions for 183 during the final session a

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Sri Lanka attack backed to surprise

May 15, 2011: Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach Champaka Ramanayake is confident that his young and inexperienced charges can spring a surprise on England in the upcoming three-Test series

Sri Lanka in England 2011

Dilshan targets Test success with young attack

May 7, 2011: Tillakaratne Dilshan wants to become the first Sri Lanka captain to secure a Test series victory in England after leaving the IPL early to lead his team