Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Mathews targets victorious sendoff for Sangakkara

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews hopes to set up a winning farewell for Kumar Sangakkara, much like how the hosts had seen off Muttiah Muralitharan and Mahela Jayawardene

19-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Sangakkara: putting runs where his mouth once was

As Kumar Sangakkara's runs tally has grown, his cheekiness on the field has declined. Has the flawless batsman made the flawless man then?

19-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'We have all made fun of his accent'

As Kumar Sangakkara finishes his storied Test career, his best friend Mahela Jayawardene spills the beans on his strengths, weaknesses and quite a few quirks

18-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Dhananjaya, Vandersay in SL A squad for NZ tour

Kasun Rajitha, a 22-year-old seamer from Badureliya Sports Club, has been picked in both the four-day and one-day squads for Sri Lanka A's tour of New Zealand in October

16-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Resolute Herath stretches cricketing mortality, again

After being jettisoned for the third Test against Pakistan, whispers about Rangana Herath's retirement grew. However, he returned for the first Test against India, fighting weak knees and a troublesome back, to spin Sri Lanka to a come-from-behind win

15-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

'We had nothing to lose in the second innings' - Mathews

Angelo Mathews conceded he did not really think Sri Lanka could win at lunch on day three, but suggested the dire match situation unlocked the fearless attitude that won his team the Galle Test

15-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Chandimal's anarchic mayhem lifts Sri Lanka

There were clunking buses, trumpeting trains and screeching political speeches in Galle, but Dinesh Chandimal unleashed his own brand of reverse-slapping pandemonium

14-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

The roughest of diamonds

Tharindu Kaushal is as likely to deliver an unplayably fizzing offbreak as he is a full-toss, but somewhere beneath the caked-on dirt and clotted grime is a match-turning bowler

13-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka startled by Galle's turn and bounce

The way they batted, it seemed as if the hosts were confused by the bounce on the deck and lost a couple of wickets, then re-confused by the turn on it, and lost a few more

12-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Aggression never about verbals or sledging - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara, who will retire after the second Test against India, recalled his varied experiences in a 15-year international career

11-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Being relieved of keeping was the best thing - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara, who is set to retire after the second Test against India, believed that being relieved of the gloves in Tests contributed to a boom in his batting

11-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka gear up for India's five-bowler challenge

India's preference of playing five bowlers will present Sri Lanka both an opportunity and a threat as the sides meet in Galle for the first Test of Kumar Sangakkara's farewell series

11-Aug-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Mathews v Kohli: A song of ice and fire

At the helm of young teams, the contrasting leadership styles of Virat Kohli and Angelo Mathews could present a fascinating subtext to an important series in Sri Lanka

10-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Rohit brings flair at No. 3' - Bangar

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Rohit Sharma has plenty to offer at No.3 despite two failures in the tour match in Colombo

08-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Kaushal, Tharanga fifties in draw

Kaushal Silva's gritty 83 not out helped Sri Lanka Board Presidents XI hold the Indians to a draw on the third and final day of the tour game after the visitors set them a target of 411

08-Aug-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fiery Ishant sets the tone

Cheteshwar Pujara and KL Rahul rescued Indians from a shaky start after Ishant Sharma's searing opening spell saw the Sri Lanka Board President's XI bowled out for 121

07-Aug-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Uncapped Vishwa Fernando in SL Test squad

Uncapped left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has been named in Sri Lanka's squad for the three-Test series against India, while Shaminda Eranga and Suranga Lakmal are unavailable due to injury

07-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rahane century holds Indians together

A smooth Ajinkya Rahane century headed up a sturdy first outing for the Indians, who withstood occasionally testing fast bowling on a green surface to post 314 for 6 on the first day in Colombo

06-Aug-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

India bowling coach upbeat on fast bowling 'potential'

The tour of Sri Lanka is India's best chance to snap a four-year stretch in which they have not won a series overseas

05-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rain greets India in low-key SL arrival

India had been scheduled to train at the Premadasa Stadium, but when early morning drizzle worsened into showers, they switched to the indoor nets

04-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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