Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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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

'I was just trying to pitch the ball up' - Boult

The New Zealand seamer put his incredible six-wicket burst in Christchurch down to "rhythm" and "getting into a groove"

27-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Boult's 6 for 4 studs New Zealand's dominance

Sri Lanka started the second day in anticipation of a lead, but found themselves staring at a series defeat at the end of it

26-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

'SL's short-ball tactics worked in our favour' - Southee

Top-scoring for his team with 68 off 65 balls, Southee collected 29 of his runs behind square on the legside

26-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Overlooked Lakmal rediscovers his fire

In Sri Lanka, he is relentlessly looked down by the spinners, banished to some corner of the field. In Christchurch, Suranga Lakmal was a different beast

26-Dec-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Southee helps New Zealand hit back on 14-wicket day

Lakmal's marathon spell that yielded a five-for keeps Sri Lanka with a fighting chance of pocketing a slim lead

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

Can Sri Lanka continue to impress on green Christchurch pitch?

The visitors' batsmen made big gains in Wellington, but can they defy New Zealand's quicks in spicier conditions at the Hagley Oval?

24-Dec-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Christchurch

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