Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

New SLC board suspends work on indoor nets

The SLC board has suspended work on indoor nets at Khettarama, Pallekele and Dambulla stadiums, citing the previous board's failure to obtain government approval

24-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Azhar, Amir 'move on' from differences

Azhar Ali has said he and Mohammad Amir had "moved on" from the complications that beset Amir's reintegration to the Pakistan team, in the approach to the New Zealand tour

24-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Depleted NZ look to resume home domination

A depleted New Zealand outfit look to resume their home domination against Pakistan in the first ODI at the Basin Reserve since 2005

24-Jan-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Hesson happy with how New Zealand's T20 XI is stacking up

New Zealand were mindful their recent T20 series wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka may not mean much for their World T20 campaign in India, but were grateful for having found pieces of their T20 "puzzle", coach Mike Hesson said

23-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Munro, Watling return to ODI squad

Colin Munro has been named in New Zealand's squad for the ODI series against Pakistan

23-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson lauds 'smart cricket' on asymmetrical Seddon Park

Twenty fours and four sixes were struck between them, but "smart cricket" was the cornerstone of the searing opening stand between himself and Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson said

17-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Umar Akmal's smashing six, Williamson's nifty adjustment

Plays of the day from the second T20 between New Zealand and Pakistan in Hamilton

17-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Guptill, Williamson smash Pakistan with record stand

Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill combined in a clinical display of poise and timing, to gun down Pakistan's 168 for 7 inside eighteen overs in Hamilton

17-Jan-2016•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand hope for middle-order revival

Looking to bounce back from 1-0 down, New Zealand will need their middle order to shake off its rustiness against a Pakistan attack full of quality and variety

16-Jan-2016•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

'I had a fast-bowler's mentality in a medium-pacer's body'

Former New Zealand allrounder Craig McMillan talks about his brand of aggression, and his battles with Shane Warne

16-Jan-2016•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Amir restarts with 'pretty okay' day

Mohammad Amir wasn't quite at his menacing best on his return to Pakistan colours, but there was plenty of pace and promise for the months to come

15-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Auckland

The traditional Pakistan fast bowler's welcome

Plays of the day from the first T20 international between New Zealand and Pakistan in Auckland

15-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan win Amir's comeback game

New Zealand threatened Pakistan's 171 for 8, but the many strands of the visitors' varied attack came together to truss up the hosts, 17 runs short of their target

15-Jan-2016•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Amir in focus as Pakistan run into red-hot New Zealand

Friday will mark a major step in Mohammad Amir's quest for redemption as he is set to play his first international since serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing

14-Jan-2016•The preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

NZ playing 'wonderful cricket' - Shehzad

Pakistan have spoken about being aggressive with bat and ball on tour, but Ahmed Shehzad has conceded that New Zealand are currently playing cricket that is "awesome to see"

14-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Auckland

Amir's return will take pressure off me, says Wahab

"We will pose a tougher challenge to New Zealand than Sri Lanka did because we have more variety and experience in our pace attack," says Wahab Riaz

13-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson hopes to build on McCullum's groundwork

Kane Williamson believes captaincy would not have a major impact on his batting, which he sees as a "different thing"

13-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

No issues playing against Amir - Mascarenhas

New Zealand have no qualms about playing Mohammad Amir in the T20 series that begins on Friday, bowling coach Dimitri Mascarenhas has said

11-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Southee out of Pakistan T20s with foot injury

While New Zealand haven't set a date for his return, the medical team is working towards having him fit for the ODI series at home against Australia starting February 3

10-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson lauds Guptill, Munro's 'world-class' hitting

Kane Williamson lauded the "world-class" hitting of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro, as the New Zealand record for fastest T20 fifty fell twice in the same innings, at Eden Park

10-Jan-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Eden Park

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