Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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Sri Lanka enact a B-grade horror film

They had Pakistan by the collar, but at the end of the Test, it was somehow the hosts who ended up pants-less

21-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Venomless Sri Lanka let it slip again

Sri Lanka have routinely had the opposition's head on the chopping block, only to stab themselves in the eye instead, then flop around, bleeding to death

20-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Spin emerges as the real Test in Galle

The Galle pitch has only just started to express itself and the batsmen will be severely tested by spin in the days to come

19-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Classical Silva the opener SL need

Though unlike the flamboyant Sri Lankan openers of the past, Kaushal Silva's value to the side may extend well beyond his batting output in years to come

18-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Need to be patient with youngsters - Mathews

Patience will be vital to Sri Lanka's successful transition, captain Angelo Mathews has said ahead of the busy home season, which begins with the Test against Pakistan in Galle on Wednesday

16-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

A series to savour for the old-timers

Their teams are in transition and selectors on the hunt for talented youth, but it is this series' old men who still play cricket that warms the heart

15-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara likely to retire after first Test against India

Kumar Sangakkara is expected to call time on his international career after three further matches - the last of which will be the first Test against India

14-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC dismayed by meagre bid for India series

SLC has expressed dismay over the bid amount (USD 1.4 million) by Ten Sports for Sri Lanka's home series against India

09-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC bogged down by stadium debt

Sri Lanka Cricket remains mired in stadium debt of over USD $20 million, but has strode towards stability in its operational budget since the interim committee took over in late March, board treasurer Lucille Wijewardene said

08-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC awards local broadcast rights to state-owned Rupavahini

Sri Lanka Cricket has awarded local terrestrial broadcast rights for the next three years to the state-owned Rupavahini Corporation, declining a substantially higher bid from Carlton Sports Network

05-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rhodes sees Test role for Mubarak the fielder

Jehan Mubarak's fielding has caught the eye of Jonty Rhodes, who is in Sri Lanka to conduct a 10-day training camp. Rhodes said Mubarak could be an asset to Sri Lanka in the field in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan

03-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka Cricket moves to wipe out chucking

Sri Lanka Cricket has taken strides towards wiping out chucking in domestic and school cricket

02-Jun-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan take series 2-0 after washout

Zimbabwe made a formidable start in pursuit of Pakistan's 296 for 9 before the third ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium went through a checklist of delays, which prevented the match from progressing beyond the ninth over of the second innings

31-May-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Some SL clubs oppose revival of provincial tournaments

Several club cricket administrators have voiced opposition to the changes to domestic structure proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket

29-May-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rain denies RCB chance to clinch No.2 spot

Quinton de Kock sped away at the start and JP Duminy controlled the middle overs to send Delhi Daredevils to 187 for 5, before rain in Bangalore washed the game out

17-May-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

MS Dhoni scoop-pulls for six

Plays of the day from the match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings in Mohali

16-May-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

CSK seal top spot with thumping win

Kings XI Punjab's final match followed the narrative of much of their season, as their underwhelming 130 for 7 in Mohali was reeled in with seven wickets and 20 balls to spare by Chennai Super Kings

16-May-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'We should decentralise Sri Lanka's cricket'

Sidath Wettimuny outlines his plans to restructure the domestic game, and talks of how the board can cut costs and boost player salaries

15-May-2015•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bat depth, players' behaviour on ICC's agenda

ESPNcricinfo looks ahead to the important issues that are likely to be discussed by the ICC cricket committee, chaired by Anil Kumble, which will meet in Mumbai on Friday and Saturday

14-May-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

ICC to conditionally release funds for SLC

The ICC and Sri Lanka Cricket are closer to overcoming their stand-off after ICC made a conditional commitment to release further funds to SLC

14-May-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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