Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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

Tharanga dropped for New Zealand Tests

Upul Tharanga, the Sri Lanka opener, has been dropped from the team's squad for the upcoming two-Test tour to New Zealand

09-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sangakkara agonises over Surrey interest

Kumar Sangakkara is in advanced talks with Surrey about a county stint in 2015, but will not make a firm commitment until he decides on his Test future

07-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka's spinners keep taking the tricks

Sri Lanka's wonderfully inventive collection of spinners are combining to make up a winning hand against England, but their potential impact in the World Cup is harder to assess

07-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews happy to spin the wheel on Kusal

As controversy surrounding James Packer's proposed casino venture in Sri Lanka settles into the background of presidential election campaigns, the nation's cricketers have been conducting some risky business of their own

06-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka pick uncapped Sandakan

Uncapped left-arm chinaman bowler Lakshan Rangika has been picked in Sri Lanka's squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against England, while seamer Suranga Lakmal rejoins the side after an injury layoff

04-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Thirimanne relishes Anderson's absence

Angelo Mathews dubbed Lahiru Thirimanne's half-century the most encouraging aspect of Sri Lanka's five-wicket defeat in Hambantota as the batsman continued to prosper in the absence of James Anderson

03-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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