Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Chandimal to lead SL Board Presidents XI

Dinesh Chandimal will captain the President's XI against the touring South Africans on Wednesday, ahead of what may be his first match as ODI captain against South Africa on Saturday

16-Jul-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Injured Dilshan out of West Indies tri-series

Upul Tharanga will replace the injured Tillakaratne Dilshan in Sri Lanka's squad for the tri-series in West Indies, while Ajantha Mendis also gets a recall at Thisara Perera's expense

21-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fair result for a middling ODI team

Fight carries Sri Lanka far into tournaments, but they lack the ruthless edge that winning titles requires

20-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

Dhoni fancies a bowl

Plays of the day from the second Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Sri Lanka in Cardiff

20-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

'We had to do it the hard way' - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has underscored the spunk in Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy campaign, and marked their spirit a vital asset as they attempt to topple India, who have been the form team of the competition

19-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Cardiff

Kulasekara - the man who stole a nation's heart

Nuwan Kulasekara is the not the most gifted cricketer, but it is on consistent performers like him that the Sri Lankan team's success is built

19-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

London: a fan's paradise

Nowhere else in the world can a global tournament can find such diverse, impassioned support as in cricket's historic capital

19-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka propelled by a little Mahela magic

Mahela Jayawardene is adept at making hard runs when his team needs him, and he did so again in this match

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

Malinga does his Usain Bolt

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the final Champions Trophy Group match

17-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Nagraj Gollapudi at The Oval

Australia focused, Clarke remains hopeful

Michael Clarke has admitted the off-field drama surrounding the Australia team has affected preparation for his side's must-win group match against Sri Lanka

16-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Role model' Sangakkara remains at the top of his game

Even as he enters the twilight years of his career, Kumar Sangakkara continues to be among the world's best and is at the heart of Sri Lanka's quest to progress

16-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Jayawardene praise for Mathews' captaincy

Mahela Jayawardene emphasised the importance for Angelo Mathews to be among the runs and wickets, even as he learns the art of leadership

15-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Arthur admits Warner Ashes 'risk'

Australia coach Mickey Arthur has conceded it would be a gamble to select David Warner for the first Investec Ashes Test

15-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

A win born of belief

Sri Lanka know that in tournament cricket gut feel plays a key role. It worked for them against England.

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

SLC inks new three-year sponsorship deal

The Sri Lanka Tea Board will be the primary sponsor of the Sri Lanka cricket team in away matches, beginning with the tri-series in the West Indies on June 28, SLC has said

13-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Batting needs to do justice to bowling attack

If Sri Lanka win both their remaining matches, they are guaranteed a semi-final place. But first, Sri Lanka must sort their muddle in the middle order

12-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Lara's heir falls short on flair

Darren Bravo's inspiration was Brian Lara but he played an innings that was the antithesis of his hero's career at The Oval

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

Jadeja's punt, and Sammy's punch

Plays of the day from the sixth match of the Champions Trophy between India and West Indies

11-Jun-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Nagraj Gollapudi

We're not here to make up the numbers - Gibson

On the eve of their match against India at The Oval, West Indies coach Ottis Gibson hoped his side will be known for more than just their flair

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

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

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