Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

True grit amid the guns

Kane Williamson is adding more aggressive strings to his batting bow, but his innate defensive steel was invaluable to New Zealand at Basin Reserve

05-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Basin Reserve

'Hard to predict my thoughts on retirement' - Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara said his Test future remained undecided, following the 203 at the Basin Reserve that brought him to within one-double hundred of equaling Donald Bradman's 65-year record

04-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

Sangakkara's measures help him conquer again

Though Kumar Sangakkara is contemplating retirement, he speaks of undiminished desire, and in the moments when his rehearsed public disposition is disturbed that you see how intensely the fire still burns

04-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

The Sri Lankan scramble

Day one at Wellington was a microcosm of Sri Lanka's recent fortunes: excellent results emerging without apparent method, followed by a descent back into chaos

03-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

'We honestly thought we had a great chance to win that World Cup'

At 34, Thilan Samaraweera was desperate to add a World Cup appearance to his CV. He go his wish, and played in a final as well

03-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Southee-Boult on par with Steyn-Morkel' - Mathews

As far as bowling pairs go, Trent Boult and Tim Southee are equals with South Africa's Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has said

02-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

Better defence aiding McCullum's aggression

Brendon McCullum has said a better-rounded defence has allowed him to unlock his potential as an attacking batsman

02-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

Wonder year

Scarcely believable Test wins, a world title, and a captain who turned into an assured leader - Sri Lanka's 2014 was seriously good

02-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL prepare to give sterner fight

The Christchurch Test was won on the back of stunning first-innings performances, but New Zealand are taking nothing for granted in Wellington

02-Jan-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL buoyant despite first-Test defeat

Previous Sri Lanka sides might have been beset by anxiety following a big overseas loss, but this one has tasted enough recent success to remain confident about its ability to roar back

01-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

'You can't compete with Brendon' - Williamson

While admitting that he felt like 'the library in a theme park' while batting alongside Brendon McCullum during his whirlwind 195 in Christchurch, Kane Williamson is content playing his own game

01-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

Silva desperate for more centuries

Sri Lanka's Test opener Kaushal Silva has said his focus over the coming matches will be to better his conversion rate of fifties to hundreds and play important innings for Sri Lanka

31-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand thriving on 'team-first mentality' - Hesson

Brendon McCullum possesses just the qualities required to lead a team that aims to be greater than the sum of its parts, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said

31-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

McCullum's pride at New Zealand's record revival

In a sports ecosystem often dominated by the All Blacks, the New Zealand cricket team has begun to generate considerable buzz among the public ahead of their long home summer

29-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

Mathews hails second-innings gains

Though Sri Lanka lost inside four days by eight wickets, they will take some confidence into the Wellington Test, Angelo Mathews said

29-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

Watling pleased with seamers' toil

BJ Watling praised the New Zealand quicks' perseverance on what was a drier day for them than the previous one, in which they had taken 10 wickets

28-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

Karunaratne's day of self denial

Sri Lanka's left-handed opener likes nothing more than to play his shots, but after paying for some impetuosity by being dropped he has marked his return with a new-found steel

28-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

New Zealand's deadly tag team

In Tim Southee and Trent Boult, two bowlers who swing the ball at pace and complement each other, New Zealand possess one of cricket's most exciting partnerships

27-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

McCullum, the most destructive NZ batsman - McMillan

On a day when Brendon McCullum shattered New Zealand batting records, coach Craig McMillan has described him as the most destructive batsman to have played for his country

26-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

McCullum takes flight once again

Brendon McCullum batted the only way he knows, giving full expression to his attacking instincts, and it came off like it often has in 2014

26-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

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