Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Roshen Silva innings shows Test mindset, says Dimuth Karunaratne

Opener praises Sri Lanka batting hero, whose methods haven't altered much since their schooldays together

15-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Sri Lanka hit with five penalty runs after one-short incident

Roshen penalised after apparent failure to ground bat while turning for second run

15-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Roshen Silva guides Sri Lanka to precious 46-run lead

Roshen Silva's 85 helped Sri Lanka to a first-innings lead via a battling lower-order fightback in Pallekele

15-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Sri Lanka stumped for answers as Sam Curran swings for the hills

Sri Lanka's slapdash day in the field reached its nadir just when they needed to be at their most ruthless

14-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Pallekele

Sri Lanka ask for a turner - and more runs from their batsmen

Stand-in captain Suranga Lakmal is "trusting" that the team's batting will come good as Sri Lanka look to level the series in Pallekele

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Akila Dananjaya set to miss third Test in order to have action tested

Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya is expected to travel to Brisbane to undergo biomechanical testing after having his bowling action reported

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Can Sri Lanka harness the chaos to turn the tide in Pallekele?

England have named an unchanged XI from Galle, with Ben Stokes set to move up to No. 3

13-Nov-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dilhara Lokuhettige faces corruption charges relating to T10 League

The ICC has charged the former Sri Lanka allrounder with three counts of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's anti-corruption code

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Four batsmen who must step up in Sri Lanka's hour of need

A retirement, an injury and a disrespected curfew have robbed the team of key players for the Pallekele Test, which puts the spotlight on Mathews, Mendis, Dickwella and Silva

13-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Angelo Mathews' form encouraging for Sri Lanka, says Chandika Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha was pleased with Angelo Mathews' response after being dropped from the one-day side and criticised for his running

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Injured Dinesh Chandimal doubtful for second Test

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is almost certainly out of the second Test in Pallekele after it was confirmed that his groin tear will take up to two weeks to heal

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Chandika Hathurusingha critical of 'school kid' batting from Sri Lanka

England laid traps and Sri Lanka's batsmen fell into them, said coach Chandika Hathurusingha after heavy defeat in Galle

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka spinners undone by 'attacking mindset', says bowling coach

With England on top in Rangana Herath's final Test, Piyal Wijetunge admitted that Sri Lanka's spinners had been outbowled by the visitors

08-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

England take grip after Keaton Jennings comes good

An unbeaten 146 from Keaton Jennings helped propel England to a virtually unassailable position on day three of the first Test in Galle

08-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Home discomforts hurt Sri Lanka as England storm the fort

The sights and sounds at Galle were familiar, but the team spinning a web around stumbling opponents was not the hosts

07-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Ben Foakes shows class on debut to lift England from adversity

Debutant wicketkeeper Ben Foakes finished the day on 87 not out as England rallied from 103 for 5 through a series of lower-order stands

06-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

'Greatest role model Sri Lankan cricket ever had'

Rangana Herath's former Sri Lanka team-mates and coaches pay tribute to him

05-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'He looks like a club cricketer but his mental strength is unbelievable' - Paul Farbrace on Rangana Herath

Sri Lanka's former coach, now England assistant, recalls the impact of their retiring spinner

05-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando and George Dobell

Lahiru Kumara axed from Sri Lanka squad for breaking team curfew

Dushmantha Chameeera steps in as reserve seamer for the three-Test series

05-Nov-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Galle up for grabs as spinners prepare to take centre stage

Rangana Herath prepares to play his final Test, as England size up a number of potential debutants on a surface that's bound to favour spin

05-Nov-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

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