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Andrew Fidel Fernando
Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Not another Dhoni special

Not another Dhoni special

The stars were aligned for a masterful last-over chase, but India's supreme finisher fell just short

04-Aug-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Noman Ali seven-for wraps up Pakistan's 2-0 victory

Noman Ali seven-for wraps up Pakistan's 2-0 victory

Sri Lanka went down by an innings and 222 runs, their worst-ever defeat at home

27-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Pakistan take lead before rain ends second day's play after ten overs

Pakistan take lead before rain ends second day's play after ten overs

Shafique and Babar stitched an unfinished 57-run stand to help Pakistan get in front before rain lashed the ground

25-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
'No hiding from it' - Sri Lanka need serious improvement, especially in the field

'No hiding from it' - Sri Lanka need serious improvement, especially in the field

After losing the first Test to Pakistan, Sri Lanka are determined to "come out harder" in the second, says coach Chris Silverwood

23-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Is Test cricket having its Pakball moment?

Is Test cricket having its Pakball moment?

It's like that other thing but not entirely, and it may only last until its first failure, but it's making an eminently watchable team even more watchable

20-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Pakistan promise final-day aggression despite early losses

Pakistan promise final-day aggression despite early losses

Sri Lanka's assistant coach Naveed Nawaz, meanwhile, felt too many of his batters failed to capitalise on starts

19-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Has shoddy fielding let Sri Lanka down? Yes, says assistant coach

Has shoddy fielding let Sri Lanka down? Yes, says assistant coach

On the other hand, Pakistan have been super sharp with their catching and Agha Salman points out they've made fielding a priority

19-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Unshackled Shakeel switches seamlessly between slow-burn and turbo

Unshackled Shakeel switches seamlessly between slow-burn and turbo

He dug in when needed, but also displayed skill and nous to go in an exhilarating direction

18-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Pakistan turn on the gas to play Test cricket at turbo speed

Pakistan turn on the gas to play Test cricket at turbo speed

"The last Test cycle gave us a big reflection... we weren't scoring at such a high rate as our opposition," says Shan Masood

17-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dhananjaya de Silva lining in Sri Lanka's far-from-elite batting line-up

Dhananjaya de Silva lining in Sri Lanka's far-from-elite batting line-up

He's cool and his batting is easy on the eye, but he's also developing a habit of scoring tough, ugly runs

17-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
The fast bowling poetry of Naseem and Afridi

The fast bowling poetry of Naseem and Afridi

They haven't played together often but seeing them operating in tandem on a famously spin-friendly pitch was nothing short of spectacular

16-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka in ODIs: aye to bowlers and opening batters, nay to everything else

Sri Lanka in ODIs: aye to bowlers and opening batters, nay to everything else

Hasaranga, Theekshana continue to sizzle but Shanaka's form and frailties in the batting unit remain concerns

10-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Is whiskey or rum the true spirit of cricket? Discuss

Is whiskey or rum the true spirit of cricket? Discuss

Beer is currently off the table. These and other important points, including Bairstow's narcolepsy and Carey's war crimes, are up for debate

04-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Theekshana attributes Sri Lanka's ODI success to variety in bowling attack

Theekshana attributes Sri Lanka's ODI success to variety in bowling attack

"When you have four players playing differently for the same team, it's a benefit for us"

02-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Batting collapses 'a bit of a concern' for Sri Lanka

Batting collapses 'a bit of a concern' for Sri Lanka

"We were planning how we can get to 240 or 250 and back our bowling to defend it," says batting coach Naveed Nawaz

01-Jul-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Theekshana, Hasaranga spin Sri Lanka to victory to go top

Theekshana, Hasaranga spin Sri Lanka to victory to go top

Half centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka saw Sri Lanka post 245 despite a late batting collapse

27-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out

Karunaratne ton, Hasaranga five-for knock Ireland out

Sri Lanka sail through into the Super Six stage, along with Scotland and Oman

25-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dushmantha Chameera's four wickets leads bowlers' party as Sri Lanka wrap up series

Dushmantha Chameera's four wickets leads bowlers' party as Sri Lanka wrap up series

He was helped by Wanindu Hasaranga and Lahiru Kumara, before a blazing fifty by Pathum Nissanka crushed Afghanistan

07-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Coach Silverwood sees a blueprint for success in Sri Lanka's comprehensive win

Coach Silverwood sees a blueprint for success in Sri Lanka's comprehensive win

"If you could bottle that performance and take it with you, you are going to be very consistent around the world," he says

04-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Ibrahim Zadran, seamers help Afghanistan stroll to a comfortable win

Ibrahim Zadran, seamers help Afghanistan stroll to a comfortable win

Asalanka's 91 takes Sri Lanka to 268, but a new-look attack fails to trouble the visitors, who go 1-0 up

02-Jun-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando
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