Matches (26)

Women's World Cup (2)

Sheffield Shield (3)

Ranji Trophy (19)

Asia & EAP Qualifier (2)

SL-W

(2.2/50 ov) 12/0

SA-W

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VIC

240 & 177

NSW

(T:255) 163 & 216

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Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

Identical captains at opposite ends

As Angelo Mathews and Misbah-ul-Haq look across their battlements in Sri Lanka, they may meet each other's gaze, and know they are a lot alike

04-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Lakmal out of Pakistan Tests

Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal will play no part in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, having sustained severe swelling above his left ankle following the second Test against South Africa

04-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The lost boys of Jaffna

Amid the gunshots and landmines of Sri Lanka's 26-year civil war, cricket managed to stay alive

03-Aug-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga to play for Mumbai Indians at CLT20

Lasith Malinga will represent Mumbai Indians at the Champions League T20 over the Southern Express side he led to the Super Fours title in Sri Lanka

29-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews, Perera shine bright for Sri Lanka

ESPNcricinfo marks the Sri Lankan players out of 10 following their series loss against South Africa

29-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews rues Galle collapse

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews bemoaned his team's batting collapse in the first Test in Galle which allowed South Africa to settle for a draw at the SSC and claim the series

28-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Lady luck finally deserts Sri Lanka

In a year where Sri Lanka have won almost every prize they laid their eyes on, their luck was bound to run its course at some point. It did on Monday

28-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

'Objective is to win at all costs' - Sangakkara

Sri Lanka have not lost a Test series at home to South Africa since 1993. If they are to protect that record, the final day of the tour has to be about all-out attack, says Kumar Sangakkara

27-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

A captain's sacrifice for the SL family

Angelo Mathews' batting pedigree is never in question, but it's his selfless nature as captain, putting his team above all else, that makes him a fine leader

27-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Herath takes South Africa on rough ride

On a pitch that had not yet begun to take huge turn off the straight, a spinner who seemed to have lost some of his bite of late shaped his entire day's work around one small patch of loose soil

26-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

SA's slow approach could benefit us - Jayawardene

As South Africa crawled at a run rate of 1.88 in the 52 overs they faced on day two, Mahela Jayawardene issued a warning to the opposition: negativity would only play into Sri Lanka's hands

25-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

Unfazed Dickwella makes solid first impression

Called up to the Test side out of nowhere, Niroshan Dickwella showed there was substance to the hype that followed his schoolboy career. His challenge now is to sustain that level of performance

25-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

SSC's Superman does it again

With two gone early and a brittle middle order to come, Jayawardene played the kind of innings that grabs you by the collar, flings you on a train and sends you packing on an adventure

24-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the SSC

SL coach's tenure extended till August

Marvan Atapattu's tenure as acting head coach has been extended until the end of the Pakistan tour in August, while SLC call for applications for the position in the interim

23-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka arrive at flat SSC with roles reversed

As Sri Lanka arrive in Colombo needing to win to level the series, Angelo Mathews knows the SSC could become a site of disappointment

23-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

SL seek turnaround on sleepy SSC pitch

With the last three Tests at the SSC producing draws, Sri Lanka need a bit of help from the pitch to square the series and protect their form this year

23-Jul-2014•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC, South Africa raise funds for Sri Lanka visually impaired team

Sri Lanka's visually impaired cricket team has had its bid to attend the World Cup for the Blind in South Africa bolstered, thanks to funds raised by Sri Lanka Cricket and the visiting South Africa team

22-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Lakmal targets gradual improvement for pace attack

As Sri Lanka head to the SSC Suranga Lakmal hopes his steady, no-frills approach is enough to help his team to a series-leveling win

22-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Niroshan Dickwella replaces Chandimal in Test squad

In a left-field selection move, uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella has been flown in from England to join the Sri Lanka squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa

22-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Eranga out of Colombo Test

Shaminda Eranga has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa as a result of a split-webbing injury

21-Jul-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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