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Andrew Fidel Fernando
Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Rabada will take over from Steyn as spearhead - du Plessis

Rabada will take over from Steyn as spearhead - du Plessis

The South Africa captain backs both quicks to deliver with the reverse-swinging old ball in Sri Lanka

11-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle
Ball-tamperers' mega reunion in Colombo

Ball-tamperers' mega reunion in Colombo

What happened when the greatest concentration of convicted ball-tamperers ever seen on this planet descended upon Colombo? Andrew Fidel Fernando investigates

10-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Herath may retire from international cricket in November

Herath may retire from international cricket in November

Herath may quit following the three-match Test series against England. Provided he plays every Sri Lanka Test until then, he will finish five Tests short of 100

10-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
'Pretty sure we'll continue with three fast bowlers' - Ottis Gibson

'Pretty sure we'll continue with three fast bowlers' - Ottis Gibson

South Africa will continue to trust in their strengths, their coach has said, despite the likelihood of a slow, low turner in the first Test in Galle

08-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties

Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties

South Africa opener Dean Elgar also had a decent workout before the two-day tour match ended in a draw

08-Jul-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for

Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for

Mathews shows form and fitness to make 92 for hosts; Steyn undergoes proper workout on humid day

07-Jul-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Faf du Plessis welcomes sternest punishment for ball-tampering, but criticises ICC ambiguity

Faf du Plessis welcomes sternest punishment for ball-tampering, but criticises ICC ambiguity

South Africa captain seeks clarity on what is deemed permissible under new regulations ahead of Sri Lanka series

06-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Mathews to captain SL Board XI, Dhananjaya also included

Mathews to captain SL Board XI, Dhananjaya also included

Sri Lanka will field a weakened bowling attack in the Board XI game against South Africa, but Angelo Mathews and Roshen Silva will play as part of a strong batting lineup

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Don't want to be the guy who only does well at home - Markram

Don't want to be the guy who only does well at home - Markram

The 23-year old - who has never played outside South Africa - says he looks forward to facing the left-arm spin of Rangana Herath

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Chandimal picked for South Africa Tests pending ICC hearing

Chandimal picked for South Africa Tests pending ICC hearing

The captain is unlikely to be available for the series, given the disciplinary charges hanging over his head following the ball-tampering saga in St Lucia

05-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
How Australia made a fresh start and Shastri became a rapper

How Australia made a fresh start and Shastri became a rapper

All the news you missed in June, and some stuff you wished you'd forgotten - it's all in the Briefing

02-Jul-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka to ask ICC for leniency in Chandimal case

Sri Lanka to ask ICC for leniency in Chandimal case

SLC hoping to convince the ICC to allow the three accused of breaching the Spirit of Cricket to play some part in South Africa Tests

30-Jun-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Chandimal did not intend to tamper - SL administrators

Chandimal did not intend to tamper - SL administrators

And so the game's administrators in the country are unlikely to impose separate sanctions on the captain - they feel the ICC's penalties are punishment enough

30-Jun-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Why you should've been watching West Indies-Sri Lanka Tests

Why you should've been watching West Indies-Sri Lanka Tests

Sri Lanka's lively attack, their slip catching, West Indies' lower-order stonewalling and Gabriel's fire feature in the talking points of the series

27-Jun-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Kusal, Dilruwan steer Sri Lanka in nervous chase to level series

Kusal, Dilruwan steer Sri Lanka in nervous chase to level series

West Indies fancied their chances when Kusal Mendis fell in the first over of the day but an injured Kusal Perera and a stoic Dilruwan Perera ensured they didn't have any further trouble

26-Jun-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka look to refocus on cricket in pink-ball Test; Lakmal named captain

Sri Lanka look to refocus on cricket in pink-ball Test; Lakmal named captain

They are 1-0 down and will be led by Suranga Lakmal in Dinesh Chandimal's absence. West Indies, meanwhile, have won their two most recent Tests at the Kensington Oval

22-Jun-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sweet v sandpaper - why Chandimal's tampering is different

Sweet v sandpaper - why Chandimal's tampering is different

How the St Lucia episode is far different to the punishments and public backlash in Australia in the aftermath of the ball tampering row

19-Jun-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Brathwaite, bad weather hold off Sri Lanka

Brathwaite, bad weather hold off Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka denied series-levelling win as 32.3 overs lost to weather on rainy final day in St Lucia

18-Jun-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Gabriel gets five again but SL lead nears 300

Gabriel gets five again but SL lead nears 300

Two dashing innings - a confident 87 off 117 from Kusal Mendis, and a stroke filled 62 off 70 from Niroshan Dickwella - propelled Sri Lanka to a 287-run lead in St Lucia, edging them ahead in the Test

17-Jun-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Gabriel strikes for West Indies after narrow lead

Gabriel strikes for West Indies after narrow lead

Sri Lanka's quicks scythed through the West Indies lower order, and finished only 13 runs behind for the loss of one wicket by stumps

16-Jun-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
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