Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Last homely house before World Cup expedition

New Zealand are leading 1-0 in the two-match series against Pakistan. The second ODI is the last international game before the World Cup

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

Something strange in Haris' neighbourhood

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Wellington

31-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

NZ quicks set up comprehensive win

New Zealand's persistence with the ball and excellence in the field took fine advantage of Pakistan's indiscipline with the bat, as the hosts first trussed up the opposition for 210, then sauntered to the total inside 40 overs with seven wickets in hand

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

Teams gear up for final World Cup prep

In what might be the shortest turnaround between completely separate series, New Zealand farewell the Sri Lanka side they have dominated, and rejoin battle against Pakistan, who had tested them, across formats, in the UAE

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

Dilshan slides...and connects

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the seventh ODI in Wellington

29-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara 113 seals Sri Lanka win

Kumar Sangakkara mounted a sleek 21st ODI hundred on Tillakaratne Dilshan's foundation, to shepherd Sri Lanka toward a consolation victory in Wellington

29-Jan-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ratnayake to aid SL World Cup preparations

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake as a consultant coach for the early stages of the team's World Cup campaign

28-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL seek end to cycle of losses

With the series wrapped up 4-1 before the seventh ODI in Wellington, New Zealand will be looking to rest their key players and test the strength of their wider squad

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

Sangakkara takes aim at Nishantha and SLC again

Kumar Sangakkara has once again taken aim at Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga, as well as the country's former sports minister, labeling their actions in the approach to the 2013 Champions League "shameful and corrupt"

27-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Herath to return to Sri Lanka

Rangana Herath will be unavailable for the seventh ODI against New Zealand on Thursday, as he returns home to help care for an unwell family member, Sri Lanka's team manager has said

27-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'I wasn't out of form' - Taylor

Ross Taylor had not scored a fifty during Sri Lanka's visit until his 96 in Dunedin on Sunday, but despite a string of mediocre scores, the batsman said he had never been out of form

25-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mahela's lip, Mendis' slip

Plays of the day from the sixth ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Dunedin

25-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Unavailable DRS leaves SL fuming

Technical malfunction prevented Sri Lanka from reviewing an lbw decision against Martin Guptill in the fourth over of the sixth ODI in Dunedin, causing significant displeasure among the fielding team

25-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

NZ take series with 120-run win

A 117-run third-wicket stand between Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor was the centrepiece of New Zealand's imposing 315 for 8, which founded a 120-run victory against an ailing Sri Lanka

24-Jan-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand's chance to close out series

New Zealand are leading 3-1 and a victory on Sunday in Dunedin will give them the series against Sri Lanka

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

Lot of fun and joy - Ronchi

The game-changing 267-run stand that sent records tumbling was born of enjoyment and good vibes, protagonists Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott said, after the pair was instrumental in earning New Zealand a 3-1 lead in the series against Sri Lanka

23-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

A triple attempt to dismiss Brendon MCullum

Plays of the day from the fifth ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Dunedin

23-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ronchi, Elliott shatter records and flatten Sri Lanka

Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott put on a world record stand of 267 runs for the sixth wicket to lift New Zealand from 93 for 5 to 360 for 5, a total that was 108 runs beyond Sri Lanka

22-Jan-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga on track to play in World Cup

Lasith Malinga remains on track to play in the 2015 World Cup, despite having suffered a minor setback in his recovery from ankle surgery, Sri Lanka team manager Michael de Zoysa has confirmed

22-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

McCullum's salmon leap

Plays of the day from the fourth ODI between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Nelson

20-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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