Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

No evidence of tampering, says ICC

ICC match referee Chris Broad has said there was no evidence to suggest that the condition of the ball had been changed by Australia during the Hobart Test

18-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando at Bellerive Oval

Lyon a likely threat on final day - Herath

Spinner Rangana Herath, who took five wickets in Australia's second innings, believes the final day track will help Australian offspinner Nathan Lyon

17-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Fighting draw could set-up improving Sri Lanka

If Sri Lanka can fashion a draw in Hobart, they will head into the rest of the Test series in high spirits and with most parts of their machine humming nicely

17-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

'SL unlucky with reviews' - Dilshan

Sri Lanka have made poor use of the review system in the Hobart test, failing to overturn any decisions with their three reviews

16-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Fiery Dilshan gives Sri Lanka belief

Tillakaratne Dilshan's adventurous fightback has given Sri Lanka hope of walking out of the Hobart Test with their heads held high

16-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Australia add a touch of Silk

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the third day of the Hobart Test

16-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

SL batsmen's lack of focus costly - Ford

Sri Lanka's batsmen may have been scuppered by cluttered minds on day two of the first Test in Hobart, deems Sri Lanka's coach Graham Ford, as they slumped to 87 for 4 by stumps

15-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Jayawardene's defensive approach a giveaway

Mahela Jayawardene might not have a world-class pace attack, but by his defensive approach, he seems to have already mentally conceded the battle

15-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Stilted showing from Sri Lanka's pace bowlers

If Sri Lanka are to leave Australia with a win, the pace attack must quickly learn to hunt in a pack

14-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

An awkward but effective Hughes

ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the first day of the Hobart Test

14-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Jayawardene wants batsmen to step up

On the eve of the first Test in Hobart, Mahela Jayawardene backed his bowlers in the face of staunch criticism, but maintained it was his batsmen who would need to deliver a maiden win on Australian soil

13-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Jayawardene to step down as captain after tour

Mahela Jaywardene has confirmed he will step down from the captaincy at the end of Sri Lanka's tour of Australia - a move he had hinted at for some months now

13-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

A defining tour in a one-sided rivalry

On the surface, Sri Lanka's chances are not promising, but they have drawn steel from their rivalry with Australia in recent years

13-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

Angelo Mathews ready for Test captaincy

Angelo Mathews has expressed enthusiasm for the leadership role and appears ready to take over the captaincy once Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka's current Test captain, steps down

12-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hobart

When Sanga took on Australia

The last time Sri Lanka played a Test in Hobart, they nearly pulled off an impossible heist. Kumar Sangakkara looks back at his epic innings there

11-Dec-2012•Interview by Andrew Fernando

Fast bowling a worry for Sri Lanka

 Sri Lanka have stacked their squad with five fast bowlers for the tour, but none with experience, partly due to inconsistency, but also because of long-term injuries

04-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Paranavitana yet to cement his spot

Tharanga Paranavitana has had a long run at the top of Sri Lanka's order to try and make the opening position his own. He hasn't done it yet

04-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

In-form Angelo Mathews key in Australia

Angelo Mathews has succeeded in Australia, and he's been Sri Lanka's best batsmen in the New Zealand Tests. He will be a key player on the upcoming tour

03-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Colombo win just a start for New Zealand

The team is making the right noises, but consistency must define New Zealand if they are to achieve real progress.

01-Dec-2012•Andrew Fernando

Batting woes continue to hurt Sri Lanka

As they did against England earlier this year, Sri Lanka failed to hold onto a series lead at home as New Zealand's pace bowlers delivered victory in Colombo to reignite debate about the home side's frailties

30-Nov-2012•Andrew Fernando

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