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Andrew Fidel Fernando
Andrew Fidel Fernando

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Pakistan's team effort builds hefty lead as England pay for mistakes

Pakistan's team effort builds hefty lead as England pay for mistakes

England missed crucial chances on the second day to leave themselves well behind in the opening Test

25-May-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dhananjaya de Silva withdraws from West Indies tour after father killed by gunman

Dhananjaya de Silva withdraws from West Indies tour after father killed by gunman

Sri Lankan Police confirmed that Ranjan de Silva, Dhananjaya's father, was shot dead in Rathmalana, just south of Colombo

24-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Pakistan seize control at Lord's as Mohammad Abbas and Hasan Ali capitalise on England's errors

Pakistan seize control at Lord's as Mohammad Abbas and Hasan Ali capitalise on England's errors

England's batting once again malfunctioned in tough seaming conditions, and against a quality Pakistan attack

24-May-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lankan players to receive pay hike

Sri Lankan players to receive pay hike

Having cut salaries last year, a now-financially stable SLC has announced a raise of 34%, after posting profits of about USD 13.5 million last year

22-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Usual suspects to contest SLC elections

Usual suspects to contest SLC elections

A host of familiar names including Thilanga Sumathipala, Jayantha Dharmadasa and Nishantha Ranatunga will contest the elections on May 31

21-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Udawatte, Rajitha, Vandersay picked for West Indies Tests

Udawatte, Rajitha, Vandersay picked for West Indies Tests

Sri Lanka draft in four uncapped players, largely to take the place of injured players

11-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Malinga misses domestic one-dayer for IPL duties

Malinga misses domestic one-dayer for IPL duties

This despite national selectors insisting on him playing domestic cricket to be considered for national selection

02-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Dimuth Karunaratne joins Sri Lanka's injured list

Dimuth Karunaratne joins Sri Lanka's injured list

Bowlers Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera and Shehan Madushanka are already in serious doubt for the West Indies tour, and Karunaratne is likely to miss part of it

02-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Cricket in the time of idiots

Cricket in the time of idiots

Why the ECB's 100-ball proposal is awful. Or great. Or wotevz. Plus more about Fawad Alam than you probably cared to know

01-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
SLC begin search for new staff after Pothas' exit

SLC begin search for new staff after Pothas' exit

Former Pakistan legspinner Mushtaq Ahmed is among those being considered for the position of spin bowling coach. The board is also on the hunt for a new fielding coach

16-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Lahiru five-for, Serasinghe ton stand out in drawn fixtures

Lahiru five-for, Serasinghe ton stand out in drawn fixtures

Lahiru Gamage claimed a second five-wicket haul in as many four-day matches, as the rain-affected second round of the Super Fours Provincial Tournament produced two further draws

12-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Chameera in doubt for West Indies tour, IPL

Chameera in doubt for West Indies tour, IPL

The Sri Lanka fast bowler has not joined the Rajasthan Royals squad because of a back complaint, and is set to undergo further tests

09-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Arnold appointed Lankan Premier League director

Arnold appointed Lankan Premier League director

With the tournament scheduled to run from August 18 to September 10, SLC is also attempting to lure second-string India players to participate

07-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Near-fisticuffs, hackings, underwear shenanigans, broken glass

Near-fisticuffs, hackings, underwear shenanigans, broken glass

March had more rubbishy action than a Steven Seagal starrer. And it all ended in tears

05-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
SL to play ODI series, one-off T20I instead of third SA Test

SL to play ODI series, one-off T20I instead of third SA Test

The revised tour will begin with Tests in Galle and at the SSC - which had also been the venues of South Africa's most-recent Tests on the island - before moving to Dambulla, Pallekele and finally Khettarama for the limited-overs leg

04-Apr-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Whatever situation comes, Karthik is ready - Rohit

Whatever situation comes, Karthik is ready - Rohit

The India captain believed that Karthik was the best candidate at No. 6 to provide the final flourish, although Karthik was unhappy about not batting higher

19-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
India clinch title with Karthik's stunning last-ball six

India clinch title with Karthik's stunning last-ball six

India needed 34 off 12. Dinesh Karthik almost single-handedly achieved that target with a stunning 29* off eight balls

18-Mar-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando
India wary of Bangladesh's 'tenacity' - Karthik

India wary of Bangladesh's 'tenacity' - Karthik

While Bangladesh have made great progress over the past few years, the India wicketkeeper-batsman says that a loss to them is still cause for mild embarrassment

17-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo

Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo

Aggressive bodily contact, shoving, agitated yelling, pointed fingers and a shattered dressing room door, all marred the rancorous finish and the immediate aftermath, of the Nidahas Trophy match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

16-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win

Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win

For a few moments, play came to a halt with players from both sides having to be restrained from each other. Then Mahmudullah struck a six to seal Bangladesh's place in the final

16-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
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