Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Malinga battles past the critics

A flawed man no doubt, but Lasith Malinga is foremost a cricketer, and if his ego drives more spells like he delivered in Cardiff, Sri Lanka fans should not mind it so much

09-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

A fantastic flying catch, and Mahela's sense of déjà vu

Plays of the day from the Champions Trophy Group A match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka

09-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

NZ can be more than quietly confident

The phrase "quietly confident" captures New Zealand's approach to almost any international assignment but on the surface, this time there is perhaps no reason to be so quiet about it

08-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka openers reclaim '96 spirit

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kusal Perera will attempt a breakneck start, but Sri Lanka have not compromised on finishing quality. It is difficult not to draw comparisons with their 1996 World Cup strategy

08-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

Misbah questions Ramdin spirit

Pakistan captain Misbah-Ul-Haq took a harsh view of Denesh Ramdin's actions during the last ball of the ninth over at The Oval, labelling the wicketkeeper's ruse "not in the spirit of the game".

07-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at The Oval

Misbah's lone stand brings adoration

Pakistan found a home away from home at The Oval but only Misbah-ul-Haq seemed to appreciate it

07-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at The Oval

Bravo loses a finger

Plays of the day from the second match of the Champions Trophy between Pakistan and West Indies

07-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Jarrod Kimber

Will fifth time be the charm?

On paper, Sri Lanka have the balance and the firepower to be a genuine title-contender, but if they cannot unearth the collective courage that has ruled their past campaigns, a semi-final exit shapes as a satisfactory result

07-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kulasekara in search of key rhythm

If Sri Lanka are to go far in the Champions Trophy, minus their trademark bowling mystique, a lot will depend on Nuwan Kulasekara hitting form

06-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

Bowling remains Pakistan's trump

Going against stereotype, Misbah-ul-Haq has brought calmness, and some consistency, to Pakistan's cricket and now they are back in one of their favoured arenas - a global event

06-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at The Oval

A last hurrah for a beleaguered tournament

In its last edition, the Champions Trophy can be a handy check on the health of the ODI game, even as the format provides fans with a prospect of an exciting tournament

06-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bravos steal the show

West Indies withstood a late surge from Sri Lanka's tailenders to triumph by 17 runs, in the warm-up encounter in Birmingham

04-Jun-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Birmingham

De Villiers wants fitting finish for Kirsten

Ab de Villiers hopes that the fresh faces in the squad will help his team forget their most tragic flaw: the inevitable choking in major tournaments

02-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka A leave on West Indies tour

The Sri Lanka A team departed for their month-long tour of the West Indies on Friday, after having trained throughout May for what is their only overseas trip this year

31-May-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal used break to work on weaknesses

Sri Lanka vice-captain Dinesh Chandimal said an extended break from international cricket and the recent practice tournament in Pallekele had put him in good shape to succeed at the Champions Trophy in England and Wales

30-May-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The man who stepped into Murali's shoes

Since Rangana Herath's Test return in 2009, he has steadily come to be as valuable to Sri Lanka as the man he replaced back then due to injury

30-May-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews embarks with plenty to prove

Angelo Mathews embarks on the Champions Trophy as a largely untested commodity. Can he use this platform to successfully secure his position at the helm and lead Sri Lanka to success?

27-May-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kandamby, Dilruwan help Rest of Sri Lanka lift trophy

Dilruwan Perera and Rangana Herath took three wickets apiece in the final of the List-A tri-series in Pallekele, as Rest of Sri Lanka inflicted a 79-run loss on SLC Combined, to take the title

21-May-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Welegedara's chances improve for Champions Trophy

Chanaka Welegedara's prospects of traveling to England for the Champions Trophy have improved, after a scan on his landing foot and ankle revealed no breaks or fractures

21-May-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC Combined make it to final

SLC Combined will play in the final of the List A tournament in Pallekele, after making short work of Sri Lanka A in the final round-robin match

18-May-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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