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Andrew Fidel Fernando
Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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Mathews rules out reshuffling batting order

Mathews rules out reshuffling batting order

One-nil down in a home series, Angelo Mathews deflected suggestions that changes could improve his team's chances

08-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
New schedule relief for Sri Lanka

New schedule relief for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket's strained finances are headed for significant relief, thanks to the stream of incoming tours from cricket's Big Three prescribed by the latest draft of the FTP

08-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Series at stake for jolted hosts

Series at stake for jolted hosts

Sri Lanka's middle order will come under the scanner in a match they must win to keep the series alive

08-Jul-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Floodlights restriction hurts Sri Lanka's chase

Floodlights restriction hurts Sri Lanka's chase

Sri Lanka Cricket's attempts to cut operational costs has affected the cricket in the first ODI, as Sri Lanka lost wickets chasing a Duckworth-Lewis equation, when light faded quickly in the late afternoon

06-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium
Priyanjan's slog, Kallis' misery

Priyanjan's slog, Kallis' misery

Plays of the day from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

06-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
SL ready for more verbal bouts if needled

SL ready for more verbal bouts if needled

Angelo Mathews did not think South Africa would go after Sri Lanka verbally, but warned that the hosts were capable of giving it back, like they had in England

05-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
No stroll for favourites Sri Lanka

No stroll for favourites Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka begin as favourites, but they will not expect to stroll past the visitors so easily this time, unlike the 4-1 drubbing last year

05-Jul-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Home advantage beckons confident SL

Home advantage beckons confident SL

Following an incredible run of 22 wins out of 27 international matches since January this year, Sri Lanka enter the home series against South Africa as firm favourites

04-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Abbey Road photographs, and Yorkshire hospitality

Abbey Road photographs, and Yorkshire hospitality

Our correspondent takes in tea at Lord's, fish and chips at Headingley, and a heady Sri Lankan series win

26-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
The rise of Mathews and Eranga

The rise of Mathews and Eranga

Sri Lanka's marks out of ten, for the Test series against England

25-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Root provides Sri Lanka spark

Root provides Sri Lanka spark

As Sri Lanka sought a famous victory, Joe Root's words to Angelo Mathews were a pin prick that triggered an explosion

24-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Mathews unlocks another dimension

Mathews unlocks another dimension

Angelo Mathews' innings may have defined the Test match but it also has potential to define his career

23-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Jayawardene turns up heat on Cook

Jayawardene turns up heat on Cook

Mahela Jayawardene shot barbs at England's tactics at Headingley and questioned their embattled captain's public comments, after Sri Lanka finished day four with a famous away win in sight

23-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sangakkara finally leaves his hallmark on England

Sangakkara finally leaves his hallmark on England

Having averaged only 30 in England before this tour, Kumar Sangakkara has finally restored his record

22-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Eranga leads Sri Lanka's survivors

Eranga leads Sri Lanka's survivors

For much of the second day Sri Lanka toiled without reward and the Test match was slipping away from them, but they refused to yield and their hard-working seamers have ensured they retain hope

21-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Slapstick Sri Lanka give it away

Slapstick Sri Lanka give it away

There were a few occasions on the opening day at Headingley when Sri Lanka could be satisfied with their effort, but a succession of loose shots eventually proved costly and it could be a long road back

20-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Sri Lanka bowlers prepared for more toil

Sri Lanka bowlers prepared for more toil

Headingley could be more responsive for the quick bowlers, but Sri Lanka's captain, Angelo Mathews, says his attack will not stray from basic principles of line and length

19-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Silva's granite toughness aids Sri Lanka

Silva's granite toughness aids Sri Lanka

For much of his Sri Lanka career, Kumar Sangakkara has had no equal at pre-match training but Kaushal Silva is offering a challenger for that crown

18-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Headingley
Bad news to ponder as Sri Lanka head north

Bad news to ponder as Sri Lanka head north

Sri Lanka will take heart from the draw at Lord's, Angelo Mathews said at the end of the match. But as the team heads to chilly, unfamiliar Headingley they have enough bad news to temper their mood.

17-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka encouraged by battling draw

Sri Lanka encouraged by battling draw

Despite a final nerve-wracking session, the tourists had plenty to take away from the first Test as they avoided a first defeat at Lord's since 1991

16-Jun-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Lord's
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