Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

We win games when squeezed - De Villiers

South Africa will lose the series if they lose another match, but in bilateral affairs, pressure brings out their best, AB de Villiers said

25-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

'It's time our batting started winning matches for the team'

Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne talk about what it means to be given leadership roles in the one-day side, and what they can learn from Sangakkara and Jayawardene

25-Jul-2013•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa hope for respite in Pallekele

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Pallekele

25-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Spin fast becoming the bane of SA's ODI game

As South Africa look to improve a dismal record in Sri Lanka, their spinners will have to rethink their strategy and find better ways to utilise the helpful conditions

24-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Injured Amla in doubt for third ODI

Hashim Amla is in severe doubt for the third ODI against Sri Lanka after sustaining a grade one tear to his left groin muscle while fielding during Sri Lanka's innings

24-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

When Jayawardene and Sangakkara disagree

Plays of the Day from the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa, in Colombo

23-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa

SA to stick with two specialist spinners

South Africa's bowlers were largely to blame for the loss in the first ODI, but AB de Villiers was particularly enamoured of the prospect of fielding two frontline spinners

22-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Chandimal focuses on adaptability

With Sri Lanka's seniors still going strong, Dinesh Chandimal will have to get used to batting lower down for some time. He wants the youngsters, including himself, to start contributing more if a crisis hits

22-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

SA face the heat from conditions and hosts

ESPNcricinfo presents the preview of the second ODI between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo

22-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

'We let the heat get to us' - de Villiers

AB de Villiers said that the inability of South Africa's bowlers to deal with Colombo's sapping heat played a major role in the 180-run loss on Saturday, after the attack conceded 320 for 5

21-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dominant Sangakkara gets better with age

At 35, a lifetime of learning is propelling Kumar Sangakkara's cricket far further than his innate ability ever could. He is now churning out match-winning innings that have frustratingly eluded him

20-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium

Sangakkara plays umpire, Dilshan's recurring nightmare

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

20-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium

Morris prepared for death-overs test

Chris Morris has had a memorable 2013 and will be looking to extend his good run as he prepares to lead South Africa's bowling in the first ODI against Sri Lanka

19-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka hold edge against inexperienced South Africa

A South African side lacking experience in Sri Lankan conditions will square off against the hosts in the first ODI in Colombo

19-Jul-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

An uncommon bilateral series

Sri Lanka face off against South Africa in five ODIs and three T20Is, between July 20 and August 6

19-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka Premier League 2013 called off

The second edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been scrapped after the Twenty20 tournament's franchises failed to pay Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) their dues

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal becomes youngest Sri Lanka ODI captain

Dinesh Chandimal will become Sri Lanka's youngest ever ODI captain, at 23, after being handed the reins for the first two matches against South Africa in Colombo

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews wants SL youngsters to emulate seniors

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has backed young batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne to deliver in the home series against South Africa

17-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Duminy's 92 powers SA to win

JP Duminy's 100-ball 92 saw the South Africans overcome a sedate start, as they posted 271 for 6 on a slow, but seaming pitch in the warm-up encounter at Colts Cricket Club in Colombo.

17-Jul-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

SLPL franchises miss fees deadlines

The SLPL has been thrown into uncertainty after the tournament failed to secure fees from all its franchises with less than a month before its scheduled start

16-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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