Matches (31)

IND vs SA (1)

The Ashes (1)

WBBL (1)

ILT20 (3)

NPL (1)

Sa Women vs IRE Women (1)

SMAT (17)

NZ vs WI (1)

ENG Lions Tour (1)

Sheffield Shield (3)

HKPL 2-Day (1)

270

IND

(39.5/50 ov, T:271) 271/1

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Schedule Report Series

ENG

(35 ov) 334 & 134/6

AUS

511

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Schedule Report Videos Series

Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pradeep was confident - Mathews

Nuwan Pradeep approached the last five balls of the match with confidence, as he walked out to deny Stuart Broad and England, his captain Angelo Mathews revealed after the match.

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

Prasanna Jayawardene out of second Test

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene will be unavailable for selection for the second Test, thanks to a finger injury to his right hand

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

Devotion to the collective sees Mathews thrive

Angelo Mathews' outlook has changed since taking on the captaincy and now has the chance to shape a new, exciting team

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

Sangakkara savours emotional landmark

Kumar Sangakkara's day three hundred at Lord's was the result of technical adjustment and unwavering focus, according to Sangakkara and the man who celebrated with him on the pitch, when he moved to triple figures

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

Jayawardene still living by instinct

Mahela Jayawardene will forever be a free spirit no matter how much he seeks to eradicate the riskier elements of his game

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

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