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Andrew Fidel Fernando

Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries

Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries

Allrounder gets through 16.5 overs on second day in absence of Kasun Rajitha and Dhananjaya de Silva

27-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis put South Africa in control

Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis put South Africa in control

Depleted Sri Lanka toil with two bowlers injured but struggle for consistency

27-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal's contrasting half-centuries put Sri Lanka in box seat

Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal's contrasting half-centuries put Sri Lanka in box seat

South Africa's bowlers struggle for rhythm and control as tourists end first day on top

26-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again

Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again

On their last tour to SA, they became the first Asian side to win a Test series in the country

25-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"

Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"

Captain acknowledges pressure of switching formats and conditions for his squad, and of no cricket for himself

24-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
The Galle demolition to the Durban miracle - Sri Lanka's recent dominance over South Africa

The Galle demolition to the Durban miracle - Sri Lanka's recent dominance over South Africa

They've met four times since 2018 - and Sri Lanka have won all four Test matches

24-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka worried about new Covid-19 strain, but England tour likely to be on schedule

Sri Lanka worried about new Covid-19 strain, but England tour likely to be on schedule

SLC's medical staff expected to have discussions with their ECB counterparts on Tuesday

22-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Chamari Athapaththu: 'Sanath aiya inspired me. I hope he reads this'

Chamari Athapaththu: 'Sanath aiya inspired me. I hope he reads this'

The Sri Lanka batter on her idol, Sanath Jayasuriya

18-Dec-2020•As told to Andrew Fidel Fernando
Wanindu Hasaranga included in Sri Lanka's Test squad for South Africa tour

Wanindu Hasaranga included in Sri Lanka's Test squad for South Africa tour

Sri Lanka name 21-man squad, with their full array of quicks to choose from

17-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Danushka Gunathilaka, Thisara Perera, Andre Russell in LPL team of the tournament

Danushka Gunathilaka, Thisara Perera, Andre Russell in LPL team of the tournament

Mohammad Amir, Usman Shinwari, Laurie Evans among overseas players to make the XI

17-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
'I bowled wicket-to-wicket and tried to bowl dots' - Hasaranga on his LPL success

'I bowled wicket-to-wicket and tried to bowl dots' - Hasaranga on his LPL success

The legspinner says he honed his googly during his time away from the national team

15-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Bhanuka Rajapaksa: Our seam attack is better than anybody else's

Bhanuka Rajapaksa: Our seam attack is better than anybody else's

Galle Gladiators captain full of admiration for trio of Amir, Lakshan and Thushara - who have hunted as a pack

15-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Rejuvenated Galle Gladiators look to find a way past Wanindu Hasaranga

Rejuvenated Galle Gladiators look to find a way past Wanindu Hasaranga

Stallions' legspinner has excelled with his googlies, taking 16 wickets at an economy rate of 5.27

15-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Injured Angelo Mathews likely to miss South Africa tour

Injured Angelo Mathews likely to miss South Africa tour

The allrounder sustained a hamstring injury during the LPL semi-final on Sunday

14-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Angelo Mathews calls for IPL-style playoff structure in LPL

Angelo Mathews calls for IPL-style playoff structure in LPL

Colombo captain disappointed to exit tournament after his side had topped the league phase

14-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Stallions look to Thisara Perera for inspiration, but momentum with Dasun Shanaka's Viiking

Stallions look to Thisara Perera for inspiration, but momentum with Dasun Shanaka's Viiking

Dambulla will count on their batting depth to combat Jaffna's well-rounded attack

13-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
'LPL vital for Sri Lanka cricket's future' - Dasun Shanaka

'LPL vital for Sri Lanka cricket's future' - Dasun Shanaka

The allrounder has been a regular advocate of Sri Lanka having its own T20 league

13-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Red-hot Danushka Gunathilaka stands between Colombo Kings and final

Red-hot Danushka Gunathilaka stands between Colombo Kings and final

Kings won six of their eight matches and will go in as firm favourites, while the Gladiators won just two

12-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
'Never seen' such T20 consistency as Gunathilaka's - Rajapaksa

'Never seen' such T20 consistency as Gunathilaka's - Rajapaksa

The left-handed opener leads the LPL run charts by 173 runs

12-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Stallions commit to improving cricketing infrastructure in Jaffna

Stallions commit to improving cricketing infrastructure in Jaffna

In outlining plans for future and in fielding the Jaffna-bred Viyaskanth, the franchise has indicated a seriousness to their intentions

12-Dec-2020•Andrew Fidel Fernando
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