Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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Lahiru Kumara four-for puts Sri Lanka ahead on 13-wicket day

Lasith Embuldeniya took four as well as Pakistan folded for 191, before Sri Lanka limped to 64 for 3 at stumps

19-Dec-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Karachi

'Pakistan is now safe for cricket' - Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka's captain has expressed 'regret' over his decision not to tour the country for September's limited-overs matches

18-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Karachi

Swifter attack could give Pakistan edge in batting-friendly Karachi

Will Sri Lanka's depleted attack have the bowling nous to fire in batting-friendly conditions?

18-Dec-2019•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mickey Arthur wants better control from Sri Lanka's bowlers in Karachi

On the last day in Rawalpindi, the partnership between Babar Azam and Abid Ali ticked along at 4.2 runs an over

17-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Karachi

Kasun Rajitha ruled out of Karachi Test

He had picked up an injury during his new-ball spell on day five in Rawalpindi

16-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dhananjaya de Silva rates Rawalpindi hundred his second best in Tests

Allrounder also feels No. 6 is the best position for him in the Sri Lankan batting order

15-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Rawalpindi

Abid Ali, Babar Azam provide rousing finish to dank Test

In front of a capacity crowd, the batsmen brought up tons after a sporting declaration from Sri Lanka

15-Dec-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Overnight rain washes out play on day four

A scintillating onslaught from the weather overnight proved yet again to be the definitive performance in the Rawalpindi Test

14-Dec-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dhanajaya de Silva inches towards ton as rain ruins third day

Only 32 deliveries were possible at Rawalpindi as the draw became increasingly likely

13-Dec-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rain, bad light wipe out most of day two

Sri Lanka added 61 to their day one score and lost just the wicket of Niroshan Dickwella

12-Dec-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'We need 300 to give our bowlers a chance' - Karunaratne

Sri Lanka's captain bemoaned the post-lunch session when the team lost four wickets for 31 runs

11-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Rawalpindi

'Don't worry about the lines - you say you're Sri Lankan'

In time foreign media will be like everyone else. But for now it's VIP treatment as Tests return to Pakistan

11-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Rawalpindi

Live Report - Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the landmark Rawalpindi Test

11-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

How will Sri Lanka end their year of juddering gains?

Having swung from stomach-churning lows to giddying peaks all through 2019, how will they do on this most momentous tour?

10-Dec-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mickey Arthur likely to become Sri Lanka's next head coach

SLC officials have expressed confidence that Arthur will take up the role before Sri Lanka's forthcoming Test tour of Pakistan

15-Nov-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Breaking down the new Sri Lankan bill against match-fixing

A rough guideline to the punishments, and a list of many of the new offences, that will become part of law soon

12-Nov-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka passes bill criminalising match-fixing

11-Nov-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Will someone spare a thought for the poor, wee, enraged cricketers?

Also: are Sri Lanka brilliant or dreadful? Answers on a postcard

02-Nov-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

David Warner, Steven Smith fifties build on bowlers' good work to seal series

Sri Lanka collapse for 117 before hosts cruise to the target in just 13 overs

30-Oct-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC 'very positive' about touring Pakistan in December

This time, Sri Lanka appear prepared to send what will be very close to a full-strength team, for two Tests

29-Oct-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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