Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

@afidelf

Struggle trumps grace in Dinesh Chandimal's game-changing century

Fidel Fernando walks you through the woods to showcase a hundred that stood out because of tribulations

10-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

When Sri Lanka came to the cricket to fight for the country's future

Thousands gathered in Galle to protest the government which has led them into economic chaos

09-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Welcome to the Upside Down world, Sri Lanka

Australia have dominated, and the home side has been in disarray. Shoes have switched feet, and tables are upturned

08-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Spectators barred from Galle Fort ramparts in bid to keep away protesters

Anti-government activists were also removed from the fort during the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia

08-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dimuth Karunaratne hopes 'big first-innings score' can 'build pressure' on Australia

Sri Lanka captain was dismissed twice by Nathan Lyon in the first Test, but insists he is "not going to change" his methods after just one match

07-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka's top order can't just sweep away their problems

With Nathan Lyon's extra bounce a particular threat, the batters need to make use of other options

07-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The McCullum takeover is Baz news for cricket the world over

Everyone wants a hit of Bazball and the nice-guy stakes have never been higher

06-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chris Silverwood: Sri Lanka need to get better at sweeping

Coach supported an attacking approach with the bat but said technique was a problem

01-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pat Cummins lauds 'brave' Australia for facing challenge head on

"There is so much appetite to learn and be successful on these wickets"

01-Jul-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Usman Khawaja masters pulaofests and dustbowls to leave Sri Lanka on the ropes

Australia's batters have acquired some serious competence on subcontinent pitches

30-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Anti-government protesters removed from Galle fort

ESPNcricinfo understands that SLC has told the game's broadcasters not to show images of any protests

30-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Nathan Lyon not afraid of 'bowling ugly' to earn rewards on South Asian tracks

Offspinner also talks about importance of getting rid of tailenders quickly in Test cricket

29-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Another mad Dickwella day

There are no restraints on this thing. The brakes are worn. The harness is unclipped. SafeSearch is off

29-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Karunaratne backs young Sri Lanka spinners to do what Herath did in 2016

"Even playing them in the nets, I can see an improvement. I think they'll do the job"

28-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Australia, Sri Lanka and how things have changed from 2016

That series, six years ago, was memorable for its wild narratives. This one promises to be far more competitive

27-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Jeffrey Vandersay named in Sri Lanka Test squad for Australia series

Having missed the Bangladesh Tests through injury, opener Pathum Nissanka also returns to the Test fold

25-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Hazlewood, Carey secure consolation win for Australia

Series ends 3-2 in Sri Lanka's favour but Karunaratne's backs-to-the-wall 75 goes in vain

24-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

In a parallel universe, Sri Lanka offer a glimpse of normal, happier times

This series has lit up the island in ways that turbines, fossil fuels, and generators never could

22-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Asalanka's 110 betters Warner's 99 as Sri Lanka clinch series

Dhananjaya de Silva played a crucial hand with both bat and ball in a last-ball thriller

21-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kusal Mendis available for fourth ODI, Gunathilaka unlikely to play

Hasaranga may only be risked if Sri Lanka feel they need him on Tuesday

20-Jun-2022•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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