Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

New Zealand's chance to experiment with series in the bag

Sri Lanka's weaknesses have been their attack's toothlessness through the middle overs and a frail middle order. Can they fix those issues?

07-Jan-2019•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ross Taylor puts 'big focus' on World Cup with spectacular form

Big totals for the team, an excellent run of scores for himself - all of this is helping New Zealand pick up speed as they head towards the World Cup, he said

06-Jan-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

New Zealand pull off narrow win after Thisara Perera's 140

The allrounder smashed Sri Lanka's third fastest ever ODI century while fighting a lone battle, but the home side held on for a narrow win

05-Jan-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Settled New Zealand need only fine-tuning ahead of second ODI

Sri Lanka will take heart from their batting in the first match, but they need wholesale changes if they hope to be contenders at the World Cup

04-Jan-2019•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

'I knew if I scored a century against Australia I'd have a big future'

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis on learning to build an innings, and dealing with criticism on social media

04-Jan-2019•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Guptill, Neesham put New Zealand 1-0 up after 45-run win

While the opener smote his 14th ODI hundred, the allrounder made an impactful return with both bat and ball

03-Jan-2019•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Retirement of greats no excuse for poor ODI record - Malinga

The newest Sri Lanka captain says that the time to rebuild is over, with the 2019 World Cup looming

02-Jan-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Seifert set to debut as Sri Lanka, NZ turn attention to World Cup

Under a new leader, Sri Lanka will look to make amends after losing 75% of all their ODIs since 2017

02-Jan-2019•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal pleased with SL's 2018 despite 'big areas for improvement'

Despite losing four of their last five Tests, Sri Lanka won away series against Bangladesh and West Indies, as well as a home series against South Africa

30-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Matt Henry's catch was the key moment' - Kane Williamson

The substitute plucked a low catch on day four to dismiss Kusal Mendis, breaking a mighty 318-ball stand for the third wicket

30-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Injured Angelo Mathews almost certain to miss Australia tour

The allrounder has been ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the New Zealand tour and faces up to four weeks on the sidelines, according to the physio

30-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Wagner, Boult bowl New Zealand to record win

New Zealand required only 14 deliveries on the final day to clinch a series win that took them to No. 3 in the Test rankings

29-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

'I am going to try and get 1000 every year' - Mendis

Kusal Mendis was a "really happy" man after becoming the youngest batsman since 2005 to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year

29-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Neil Wagner provides the 'extra punch we need' - Shane Jurgensen

New Zealand's bowling coach was pleased with the efforts of the left-arm quick, who took three important wickets on day four at Hagley Oval

29-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Mathews sent for scans after hamstring trouble

He didn't return to bat after tea on the fourth day with Sri Lanka facing a fight to save the Test and the series

29-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Wagner burst leaves Sri Lanka on the brink

He dismissed half-centurions Mendis and Chandimal in a hostile spell to crack open the game after a third-wicket century stand

29-Dec-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

NZ build towards future-proof batting order

Over the next few years, the side will see the rewards of consistently backing the current group of batsmen, says batting coach Craig McMillan

28-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Tom Latham's discipline inspires carpool buddy Henry Nicholls

'You look back at Tommy's 264 in Wellington, and for him to come out yesterday in the second innings and basically hit reset and do all that hard work again is pretty cool'

28-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Latham, Nicholls tons give New Zealand firm grip

Even if Sri Lanka muster Wellington-like resistance in chase of 660, the Christchurch weather is unlikely to turn in their favour

28-Dec-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

Samaraweera points to Sri Lanka's batting gains on day of losses

Sri Lanka's outgoing batting coach spoke of the numbers which suggest that, under him, their top order has made significant gains

27-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

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