Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Pathum Nissanka 2.0 - Quiet, disciplined, and just a little greedy

He has become the kind of player that can produce something special, and still be deserving of a scolding because it is widely understood that he is better than that

07-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Nissanka 89 cuts down SL deficit after Verreynne 105*

Afternoon and evening sessions belonged to Sri Lanka with their top four producing best collective effort

06-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sanath Jayasuriya: 'If I don't respond when a player approaches me, I'm not doing the right thing'

The Sri Lanka coach talks about his tenure with the team and the mixed bag of results so far

06-Dec-2024•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fun and runs aplenty courtesy no-fuss Bavuma

Few cricketers have as many subplots to deal with as Bavuma, but you would hardly know it watching the breezy innings South Africa's captain put together in Gqeberha

05-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bunny chow and beaches in Durban

Our correspondent takes in the sights and bites with a side of football while covering the first South Africa vs Sri Lanka Test

05-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pace riches give Sri Lanka hope on Gqeberha greentop

Despite the shellacking in Durban, Sri Lanka believe they can compete in the second Test thanks to their depth of seam resources

04-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa and Sri Lanka look to keep their WTC final hopes alive

Sri Lanka's first goal, however, will be to be more competitive than they were in Durban

04-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kandamby backs experienced SL to make a strong comeback: 'We've been in these situations before'

"I don't think the players are mentally down. We give them lot of confidence," says Sri Lanka's batting coach

03-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Chandimal takes on No. 3 challenge 'for the future of Sri Lankan cricket'

A late-career promotion has provided a fresh challenge for Chandimal, while also giving a boost to new star on the block, Kamindu Mendis

02-Dec-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka show up with the bat, but there's no forgiving 42 all out

As good as Chandimal, de Silva and Mendis looked on day four, it was all ultimately futile

30-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bavuma overcomes nerves to bring up his third Test hundred

Before the second innings in Durban, the South Africa captain had 22 fifties but only two hundreds to his name

29-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

South Africa quicks leave Sri Lanka on the brink after Stubbs, Bavuma centuries

Sri Lanka were set 516 to win after South Africa declared their second innings on 366 for 5

29-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka hit the snooze button on destiny

All the gains from a year of positivity came crashing down in 13.5 overs of witheringly poor judgement

28-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka reap the rewards of investing in their seam bowlers

The visiting pace unit knocked over four South African wickets in the 20.4 overs possible on day one, in another showcase of Sri Lanka's expanding variety and skill in the fast-bowling department

27-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka's Durban heist: 'It felt like an oven, and we were yelling for every run'

Five years ago, Kusal Perera pulled off an unimaginable chase. Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Dimuth Karunaratne and others look back at the incredible win

27-Nov-2024•Interviews by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Persistent rain allows only 20.4 overs on opening day

There was enough time for Sri Lanka to strike four times before the weather opened up shortly before lunch

27-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka begin crucial South Africa tour in happy hunting ground

With both teams in with a good shot of making the WTC final, there will be plenty at stake in Durban

26-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Embuldeniya and Oshada Fernando return for Sri Lanka's Tests in South Africa

Ramesh Mendis has missed out, while Nishan Peiris has been picked in a slightly different looking Sri Lanka spin department

19-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Whisper it, but Sri Lanka may be turning a corner in ODIs

They endured a poor 2023 World Cup and haven't qualified for the Champions Trophy, but the last few months have shown clear signs of revival

18-Nov-2024•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Rangana Herath on New Zealand's spin triumph in India: 'It was all about accuracy'

The ace Sri Lankan spinner was a consultant for New Zealand on their subcontinent tours this season

15-Nov-2024•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

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