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BAN vs WI (1)

AUS vs IND (1)

Women's World Cup (2)

NZ vs ENG (1)

Sheffield Shield (3)

Ranji Trophy (19)

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(39/50 ov, T:208) 133

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Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

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

SL await trial by pace in Christchurch

New Zealand might be the favourites for the Boxing Day Test in Christchurch, but Sri Lanka too would be equally confident after strong showing in Tests over the year

25-Dec-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

The year-end party in cricket's hinterlands

Between these two teams, in 2014, they have walloped India, defeated England in England, won a World T20 and an Asia Cup. Is this not the year-end tour, and the Boxing Day Test you'll be watching?

24-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal recalls Tsunami pain

A 15-year old Dinesh Chandimal was watching Sri Lanka play New Zealand on Boxing day when when the Tsunami struck his sea-side home in 2004

24-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

McMillan backs NZ to succeed against seam

The Hagley Oval pitch was fairly green two days out from the Boxing day Test. New Zealand Batting coach Craig McMillan said it will help the quicks, but added that his side was equipped to handle Sri Lanka's seamers

24-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Vaas believes SL pace quintet can thrive in NZ

Bowling coach Chaminda Vaas believes that Sri Lanka's pace quintet can thrive in New Zealand conditions

23-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Watling wants 'bounce and carry'

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling hopes the Hagley Oval pitch will offer some help to Trent Boult and Tim Southee ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka

23-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rookie SL bowlers shine in drawn match

Sri Lankan's rookie offspinner and seamer were the major movers and shakers on the second and final day of the drawn warm-up match in Queenstown, as they claimed three wickets apiece to help reduce the New Zealand Chairman's XI to 125 all out

22-Dec-2014•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rangana Herath to miss first Test

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has been ruled out of Sri Lanka's first Test against New Zealand by the hamstring tear he suffered last week

19-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

A dream day for Khettarama faithful

Tillakaratne Dilshan crashed the farewell party of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara with a spectacular all-round show, but the departing pair would leave the crowd with one final jewel

16-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Jayawardene will 'miss the music the most'

Mahela Jayawardene prepared for his final ODI in Colombo, against England on Tuesday, by saying it was the rhythms from the stands that he would miss the most

15-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL's brothers-in-arms prepare for sunset at home

As Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara prepare for their final ODI together at home, the aspects of their partnership that will be celebrated the most will be their humility and altruism

15-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara firm over ODI retirement

Despite a strong year in the format, Kumar Sangakkara remained firm on his decision to retire after the World Cup, stating that he did not wish to "take up the spot of another player"

13-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal back in Sri Lanka ODI squad

Batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne have been called up to the squad for the sixth and seventh ODIs, while Kusal Perera and Ajantha Mendis have been dropped

12-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Opening spots are still open' - Mathews

With Sri Lanka having been expected to wrap up the series handily, Angelo Mathews and the selectors had hoped to don their white coats and put World Cup hopefuls under the microscope in low-pressure matches towards the back end of the tour

12-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews bemoans ineffective spinners

Angelo Mathews placed blame for Sri Lanka's five-wicket defeat in Pallekele at his spinners' ineffectiveness on a track as dry as they have played on in three months

11-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Senanayake flaunts his elbows

Senanayake's half-sleeved shirt and England's increasing extras count in plays of the day from the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and England

11-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Alan Gardner

Like a Kandyan dancer

Kumar Sangakkara is playing his final ODI series at home, but his feet and mind are as nimble as ever

10-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Atapattu backs Senanayake comeback

Sri Lanka coach Marvan Atapattu expressed confidence that Sachithra Senanayake will return successfully to international cricket, after the ICC cleared the spinner's remodeled action.

09-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Herath injury allows Senanayake instant return

Rangana Herath has been ruled out of the fifth ODI against England, and is unlikely to play a further part in the series. He will be replaced by Sachithra Senanayake

09-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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