Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Pakistan batsmen, Yasir pummel Sri Lanka

The third ODI ended badly for Sri Lanka, whose cricket team were pummeled by 135 runs, but it was made worse by an outbreak of violence in the stands, which forced a half-hour suspension of play

19-Jul-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Unbalanced Pakistan face resurgent Sri Lanka

While Sri Lanka are looking for extended consistency, heading into the third ODI of the series, Pakistan will look to find a replacement for Mohammad Hafeez, to restore balance to their bowling attack

18-Jul-2015•The preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka dogged by bowling worries

Sri Lanka's bowlers have endured a collective dip in form and a sturdy Pakistan batting line-up will fancy themselves in Pallekele

14-Jul-2015•The preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan target upward push in ODI rankings

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are not so much waging a high-octane battle in the five-ODI series, as conducting experiments

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

Karunaratne's rise and the fast-bowling revolution

They could not find a way past Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka's openers and the verve in their pace attack will keep them in good stead moving on

08-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Quality cricket marks compelling series

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have always engaged each other in flavourful cricket. With Yasir Shah and Younis Khan leading the list of compelling performances, this series was no different

08-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Defeat will take a lot of time to digest' - Mathews

Sri Lanka felt their commanding lead of 376 should provide a straightforward victory, but a combination of the pitch flattening out, an inexperienced spin bowler and Younis Khan pulled the rug from under their feet

07-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Sony bags SL-India broadcast rights

Sri Lanka Cricket has sold broadcast rights for the forthcoming three-Test series against India to Sony for $3.25 million - a $1.85 million increase from Ten Sports' bid

07-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Inexperienced Sri Lanka loosen chokehold again

Sri Lanka's mistakes on the fourth day in Pallekele were only minor but one complacent hour turned into two, allowing Pakistan a way back into the match

06-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

I now know my game inside out - Mubarak

Jehan Mubarak expressed disappointment at squandering two starts in his first Test in more than seven years, but said he has refined his game enough to now belong at Test level

05-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Mathews' mopping act salvages Sri Lanka again

This was almost as timely a knock for Angelo Mathews as it was for his team, because in comparison to his mind-melting 2014, his returns across formats this year had been a little underwhelming

05-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Tectonic shift in Sri Lanka's gameplan?

Sri Lanka's quicks have now taken 24 wickets in this series, to the spinners' combined tally of 13. Is a little revolution taking place in Sri Lanka's Test cricket? Is their gameplan fundamentally changing?

04-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Karunaratne's lone march leaves SL with deja vu

A Sri Lankan left-hand batsman made a big score amid a batting collapse, and at the end of the day, his team was somehow still heading towards an underwhelming total. Sounds familiar?

03-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Karunaratne relishes 'batting under pressure'

Dimuth Karunaratne, on debut, scored 0 in the first innings and 60 in the second. Sixteen Tests on, he averages 23.58 in the first innings but 47.35 in the second dig

02-Jul-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Teams in flux square up for decider

With the series tied 1-1 and both Pakistan and Sri Lanka in flux, tipping a winner for the third Test and the series is foolish

02-Jul-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando and Umar Farooq

SLC reiterates commitment to January elections

Sri Lanka Cricket has reiterated its commitment to holding elections before the end of January next year, in the wake of the ICC's warning that "further non-compliance" could result in more sanctions

30-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Need to manage Chameera, Kaushal very carefully - Mathews

Dushmantha Chameera's pace and Tharindu Kaushal's turn was raw, but exciting, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said, after his team completed a seven-wicket win at the P Sara Oval

29-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Prasad 2.0, up and running

Injuries have been a regular occurrence throughout his career, but each time, Prasad has come out stronger. Now fit and firing, he gives Sri Lanka what they have often missed in the recent past - a fast bowler with attitude

28-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

No sense in extending my career for a year - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara has said that he made his decision to retire after careful consideration with his family

27-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Sangakkara confirms international retirement

Kumar Sangakkara confirmed he will retire from international cricket after the second Test of Sri Lanka's forthcoming series against India, calling time on one of the most successful careers in modern cricket.

27-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

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