Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Five uncapped players in Sri Lanka's T20 squad

Five uncapped players have been picked in the squad for the Bangladesh T20 in Pallekele which will round of the Bangladesh tour

27-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Tightrope walk for Sri Lanka's IPL players

The IPL's decision to not let Sri Lankan players play in Chennai this season because of political tensions has put the country's cricketers in a difficult position

26-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rear-ended in Hambantota

ESPNcricinfo's relationship with Hambantota is already a storied one. Several reporters have had adventures there, and Andrew Fernando joins the list

26-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ashley de Silva appointed acting CEO of SLC

The SLC have appointed Ashley de Silva, their former director of cricket operations, as their acting CEO, before making a permanent decision

25-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Persistent rain leads to washout

Another rapid start for Sri Lanka was halted, then aborted, by persistent rain in Hambantota, which arrived at 2:52pm and did not cease until officials were forced to call off the match at 6:44pm

25-Mar-2013•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hambantota

Tough fight without Tamim for Bangladesh

ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI in Hambantota

24-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The return of the rampaging Sri Lankan openers

For Sri Lanka, the blazing opening stand between Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kushal Janith Perera in Hambantota was a welcome throwback to the days of Jayasuriya and Kaluwitharana

24-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hambantota

An unusual pitch invasion

Plays of the day from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Hambantota

23-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hambantota

SLC apologises for floodlight failure

Sri Lanka Cricket has apologised for the generator failures that halted play for 99 minutes in the first ODI in Hambantota, and said an investigation into the problem will be launched tomorrow

23-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hambantota

Emerging talent will test Sri Lanka's stars

Sri Lanka's established performers will be pushed hard by the new crop of domestic players that are looking to get into the team ahead of the Champions Trophy

22-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hambantota

Sri Lanka need team effort for success in ODIs - Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has called for strong collective performance, rather than reliance on key players, as he prepares to lead the team in his first ODI series as captain

22-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kushal Perera slams triple for Colts

Kushal Janith Perera's brutal 336 from 275 deliveries for Colts Cricket Club was the highlight of round seven in the Premier League tournament

20-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Herath continues to shine, Mendis struggles

Sri Lanka's marks out of ten for the Test series against Bangladesh

20-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Optimism for Mathews as SL are reborn

This was the series where Sri Lanka finally shook off the Muralitharan-era and, with a young captain showing signs of potential, took a stride into the future

19-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Presmadasa

Sangakkara expects tough finish

Sri Lanka want to wrap up Bangladesh early so they can avoid batting on an already deteriorating pitch in Colombo

18-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

What will Sri Lanka do without Herath?

After Murali's retirement, the responsibility to win Tests has again fallen on the shoulders of a lone spinner

18-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Chandimal eyeing lead of 120

Dinesh Chandimal believes a lead of 120 to 150 should be enough to put pressure on Bangladesh in their second innings

17-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo

Struggling Mathews coming under pressure

Angelo Mathews has an unconvincing Test record so far and the success of Dinesh Chandimal and other younger players is threatening to usurp him

17-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Premadasa

Meticulous Herath crafts another success story

For Rangana Herath, wicket-taking is about plotting for every batsman and laying a trap with every ball, as was demonstrated on day one in Colombo

16-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Premadasa

Jahurul stuck in the long, wet grass

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Colombo

16-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando and Mohammad Isam at the Presmadasa

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