Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

Cheers for an Australian wicket

Plays of the day from the fourth day of the SCG Test between Australia and Sri Lanka

06-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando in Sydney

'I had the confidence that I could clear any ground'

He may not have played T20, but Asanka Gurusinha would have fit right in if he had

06-Jan-2013•Interview by Andrew Fernando

Australia wrest mental high ground from Sri Lanka

A factor for Australia's dominance over Sri Lanka is their psychological edge over them. It was on display on the third day in Sydney as well, with Sri Lanka imploding due to the pressure

05-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando in Sydney

Spinners can rescue us - Karunaratne

Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne said his side would target a lead in excess of 150 when they resume their second innings 87 runs ahead and with three wickets in hand, in Sydney on the fourth day

05-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Sri Lanka's utilisation of Herath baffling

Despite being the leading wicket-taker in 2012, Rangana Herath has been repeatedly brought on rather late in the innings by Mahela Jayawardene, and the captain has not attacked enough with him

04-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Ford defends Sri Lanka's use of DRS

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has defended his side's poor use of the DRS on day two in Sydney

04-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

A guard of honour for Hussey

Plays of the Day from the second day of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney

04-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Blips and (a few) bright spots

Off the field, Sri Lankan cricket was a shambles last year. On it, it was a mixed bag

04-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

Thirimanne shows the future is not bleak

Not many of the 26,000 at the SCG knew Lahiru Thirimanne upon his arrival at the crease, yet they rose to give him a warm ovation when he departed short of the three-figure score

03-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando at the SCG

Injured Eranga doubtful for third Test

Sri Lanka's preparation for the Sydney Test has been thrown into further turmoil after Shaminda Eranga sprained an ankle during training on the eve of the match

02-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

Batsmen need to take control - Mahela

Before the tour, Sri Lanka's bowling appeared to be the weakness. But their batting collapses have left the bowlers with little to defend

02-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

A Melbourne Christmas

There's yummy food in Hobart, and lovely buildings in Australia's second-largest city. Too bad Sri Lanka don't quite show up for the second Test

01-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando

Sri Lanka owe Jayawardene a send-off

During his two stints as Sri Lanka's captain, Mahela Jayawardene has not just had to marshal the team on the field but deal with endless politics off it

01-Jan-2013•Andrew Fernando in Sydney

Big friend of a little island

Tony Greig shared a special bond with Sri Lanka, dating back to before their World Cup win

30-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Worst Test I've been involved in - Ford

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford admits he was surprised by the lack of fight his team showed in Melbourne and that it felt worse than any game he has ever been involved in

29-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Thirimanne and Lakmal added to SL Test squad

Lahiru Thirimanne and Suranga Lakmal have been called up to Sri Lanka's squad for the third Test in Sydney

29-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Dropped catches cost us - Jayawardene

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said the two dropped catches in the third session on day one were crucial and might have changed the complexion of the Melbourne Test

28-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando at the MCG

Sri Lanka flee from credibility

Third-heaviest defeat born out of a performance that resembled a collapsing circus tent

28-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando at the MCG

Edgy Mathews escapes Bird trap

Plays of the Day from the third day of the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Melbourne

28-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando at the MCG

Hand injury puts Sangakkara out of Australia tour

Sri Lanka will be without batsman Kumar Sangakkara for the remainder of their tour of Australia, after scans revealed a fracture to his left hand

28-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando at the MCG

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