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Andrew Fidel Fernando
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Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa script stunning opening win for Sri Lanka

Charith Asalanka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa script stunning opening win for Sri Lanka

Mushfiqur Rahim's unbeaten 37-ball 57 had spurred Bangladesh on to a daunting 171 in the first innings

24-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
As it happened - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Men's T20 World Cup, Super 12s

As it happened - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Men's T20 World Cup, Super 12s

Get your dose of analysis, stats and colour from the Super 12s games on ESPNcricinfo's live blog

24-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Shanaka backs young SL to 'do something big' at T20 World Cup

Shanaka backs young SL to 'do something big' at T20 World Cup

"I think they'll show what they've got in the World Cup. I had a big belief that our team could go a long distance."

23-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Inexperienced Sri Lanka banking on pace attack to topple Bangladesh

Inexperienced Sri Lanka banking on pace attack to topple Bangladesh

Bangladesh, however, have the more reliable middle order, even if it hasn't quite clicked as they would have liked so far

23-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Not a lot is expected of Sri Lanka, and that may free them up to punch big

Not a lot is expected of Sri Lanka, and that may free them up to punch big

There isn't a lot of firepower in that batting line-up but they have tremendous depth and variety on the bowling front

23-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
The only T20 World Cup preview you need to read

The only T20 World Cup preview you need to read

Here's the real truth about every team's chances of winning

23-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dead rubber against Netherlands provides Sri Lanka opportunity to solve top-order woes

Dead rubber against Netherlands provides Sri Lanka opportunity to solve top-order woes

Dinesh Chandimal's poor form might prompt Sri Lanka to bring in Charith Asalanka

21-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Balbirnie backs Ireland's batters to adjust with World Cup dream on knife edge

Balbirnie backs Ireland's batters to adjust with World Cup dream on knife edge

The captain admitted conditions were a challenge for Ireland as they fell for 101

20-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Mickey Arthur: Sri Lanka's bowling attack is 'almost ideal' for T20 World Cup challenge

Mickey Arthur: Sri Lanka's bowling attack is 'almost ideal' for T20 World Cup challenge

Coach also keen to persist with top three of Nissanka, Perera and Chandimal

19-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka have much to be worried about as Ireland look to flex their muscles again

Sri Lanka have much to be worried about as Ireland look to flex their muscles again

Tricky challenge awaits the 2014 T20 World Cup champions against a side high on confidence

19-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Theekshana spins Sri Lanka to comprehensive win

Theekshana spins Sri Lanka to comprehensive win

Sri Lanka overcame a brief stutter at the top and a 74-run fourth wicket partnership took them home

18-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Mahela Jayawardene's data-driven insight helps Avishka Fernando find stability at No. 4

Mahela Jayawardene's data-driven insight helps Avishka Fernando find stability at No. 4

"He analyses not only our team, but the oppositions' weaknesses - he sees the game in a unique way" - Shanaka on Jayawardene

17-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka justifiably confident, but in-form Namibia are no pushovers

Sri Lanka justifiably confident, but in-form Namibia are no pushovers

Namibia have won 18 of their 22 T20Is, while Sri Lanka have enjoyed a stellar warm-up run ahead of their opener

17-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
LPL terminates 2020 champion franchise Jaffna Stallions

LPL terminates 2020 champion franchise Jaffna Stallions

The franchise will be one of three, along with Colombo and Dambulla, to have new owners for the tournament's second edition

03-Oct-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Kusal Perera could miss T20 World Cup with hamstring injury

Kusal Perera could miss T20 World Cup with hamstring injury

Meanwhile, allrounder Lahiru Madushanka has definitely been ruled out with a fractured collarbone

15-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Openers demolish Sri Lanka after bowling strangle as South Africa sweep series

Openers demolish Sri Lanka after bowling strangle as South Africa sweep series

Both de Kock and Hendricks made unbeaten half-centuries in a comprehensive 10-wicket win

14-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Lasith Malinga retires from T20s to close out playing career

Lasith Malinga retires from T20s to close out playing career

Malinga retires as the leading wicket-taker in T20Is

14-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Can Sri Lanka's batters deny South Africa a clean sweep?

Can Sri Lanka's batters deny South Africa a clean sweep?

Tabraiz Shamsi is one wicket away from 50 in T20Is

13-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka seek batting revival to turn series around

Sri Lanka seek batting revival to turn series around

South Africa will fancy themselves a sixth straight win in T20Is

11-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Theekshana and Rajapaksa surprise picks in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Theekshana and Rajapaksa surprise picks in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad

Dasun Shanaka leads the 15-member contingent

10-Sep-2021•Andrew Fidel Fernando
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