Matches (4)

WBBL (1)

Under-19s Asia Cup (2)

ILT20 (1)

PS-W

137/5

HH-W

(5.2/20 ov, T:138) 49/1

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AFG19

283/7

BAN19

(12.1/50 ov, T:284) 88/0

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Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

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

The cult of Sanga

Few Sri Lankans have been as widely adored. None has so painstakingly chiselled his way to greatness

03-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga waxes on youngsters despite personal wane

Six cricketers with two T20 caps or fewer played in the Sri Lanka team on Saturday, and Malinga believed he had done Sri Lankan cricket a service by showcasing these cricketers at the top level.

02-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Binura's Afridi impression, and SL's 1996 encore

Plays of the day from the second T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo

01-Aug-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Afridi, Anwar Ali stun SL with one-wicket win

Anwar Ali, Pakistan's No. 9 batsman, waltzed into the belly of a baying Premadasa with 66 required from 35 balls, and produced a cataclysmic 46 from 17 balls, to help prise stunning victory from the clutches of almost-certain defeat

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

Pakistan eye T20 crown to cap memorable tour

This tour has been Pakistan's most fruitful trip to Sri Lanka since 2006, and now on Saturday they have a shot at sweeping the trophies in the series finale at the R Premadasa Stadium

31-Jul-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga delivers harsh self-assessment

Lasith Malinga has blamed himself for an indifferent bowling performance in a frank assessment of his form following a 29-run loss against Pakistan in the first T20I in Colombo.

31-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

A troublesome boot, and the novel shin stop

Plays of the day from the first T20 international between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo

30-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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