Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Spin exposes Australia middle order again

There had been questions asked about Australia's middle order and their problems against spin came to the fore in a nervous display against Pakistan

02-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando in Colombo

Jayawardene stands by captaincy switch

Sri Lanka produced a wonderfully slick performance against England, as Lasith Malinga and the middle order fired, but who was really leading the team? And did it really matter?

01-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando

Watson's dominance is absolute

Shane Watson, who has yet to have a failure in this tournament, will be tested by Ajmal & Co when Australia takes on Pakistan in Colombo

01-Oct-2012•Andrew Fernando

An Akmal drops a catch

Plays of the Day for the Super Eights game between India and Pakistan in Colombo

30-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando at the R Premadasa Stadium

Jayawardene as opener lifts Sri Lanka

There is a strong argument for Sri Lanka to move Mahela Jayawardene, who looks to have hit top form at a vital stage of the World T20, permanently into the opener's slot in limited-overs cricket

30-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

How to solve a problem like Franklin

With his selection uncertain and his role in the side fluctuating, New Zealand selectors are failing to lure the best out of James Franklin

29-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Finn bowls a good dead ball

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from England v New Zealand in Pallekele

29-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Cool Sammy stokes West Indies' fire

West Indies' focus on unity is not difficult to understand, given the dressing room's recent history

28-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallakele

Early signs encouraging for Dananjaya

Sri Lanka took a gamble by throwing a rookie spinner into deep end and he responded with the best figures of the match. It should promise more opportunities at the highest level

28-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando

Charles and Rampaul prove surprise packages

For all the talk of England's weakness against spin, it was an over of pace that defined West Indies' defence of 179 in Pallekele

27-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

SL concern lies in middle order

With one of the strongest and most experienced top orders in world cricket, it is the middle order that need to find form for Sri Lanka to be a real force

27-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Taylor's fumble, Dilshan's catch

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from Sri Lanka v New Zealand in Pallekele

27-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

'Oram's SLPL experience handy for us' - Taylor

After a three-week SLPL stint as the leading wicket-taker, Jacob Oram's experience and knowledge about the Sri Lankan local players and conditions is helpful to New Zealand's preparations, Ross Taylor has said

26-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Sri Lanka face selection dilemmas

Sri Lanka, after having played two games which haven't given them a clue about the best team combination, have selection dilemmas ahead of their Super Eights game against New Zealand

26-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Pallekele

Maturing Narine stays one step ahead

Sunil Narine didn't rely on mystery to defeat Ed Joyce, nor even on big turn. He cornered the batsman into surrendering his wicket - a hallmark of a maturing spinner.

25-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Colombo

SL undone by 'home' conditions

Home advantage didn't play in Sri Lanka's favour as South Africa relished the conditions and their recent experience

22-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hambantota

Long wait for limited fun

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the final Group C match in Hambantota

22-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hambantota

SA not intimidated by spin factor

If cricket was science fiction, contests between Sri Lanka and South Africa might be characterised as tussles between Ewoks and Vulcans.

21-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hambantota

Tough trial awaits Munaweera

Newcomer Dilshan Munaweera, looking to fix his spot as a long-term opener in the Sri Lanka squad, will face a stern test against South Africa on Saturday

21-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hambantota

A resounding win of little value

There was little South Africa could have done better in their opening match against Zimbabwe, but other teams will ask much tougher questions of them as the tournament goes on

20-Sep-2012•Andrew Fernando in Hambantota

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