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Andrew Fidel Fernando
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'If Shakib is not fit, it is a desperate measure' - Hathurusingha

'If Shakib is not fit, it is a desperate measure' - Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha has not been shaken by Shakib Al Hasan's surprise re-entry in to Bangladesh's squad

15-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
'Haven't bowled as well as we can' - Walsh

'Haven't bowled as well as we can' - Walsh

Bangladesh's interim head coach hopes for a big performance from Mustafizur Rahman and his spinners; says Shakib's inclusion subject to a fitness test

15-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
England's full tour of Sri Lanka begins October 10

England's full tour of Sri Lanka begins October 10

England will play their first three-Test series in Sri Lanka in 11 years, but the tour - which also features five ODIs and a T20I - may also clash with the island's northeast monsoon

15-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Washington Sundar emerging as tournament's MVP

Washington Sundar emerging as tournament's MVP

The 18-year old India spinner has taken the most wickets in the Nidahas Trophy, and also has the best economy rate despite bowling the bulk of his overs in the Powerplay

15-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Rohit and Sundar carry India into final

Rohit and Sundar carry India into final

Rohit Sharma's 102-run second-wicket partnership with Suresh Raina lifted India to 176, a score that proved 17 runs beyond Bangladesh, despite another fifty from Mushfiqur Rahim

14-Mar-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
'Want to create Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket' - Mahmudullah

'Want to create Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket' - Mahmudullah

The stand-in captain admits his team does not have power-hitters, but they can compensate by taking calculated risks against vulnerable bowlers

13-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Thakur knuckling down to challenge of filling senior boots

Thakur knuckling down to challenge of filling senior boots

Shardul Thakur has responded impressively to a difficult start to the tournament in the latest example of the depth in India's pace resources

13-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Rambukwella back playing cricket after arrest

Rambukwella back playing cricket after arrest

Arrested on Friday night for assault and drunk driving, Rambukwella has since had the assault charges dropped, having come to a settlement with the complainant

12-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Variations key to Unadkat's T20 recipe

Variations key to Unadkat's T20 recipe

Variation is not just about bowling different balls but cleverly varying lengths too, says India left-arm fast bowler

11-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Bruised attacks seek respite as teams scrap for advantage

Bruised attacks seek respite as teams scrap for advantage

Sri Lanka would still be hurting after the hiding their bowlers were handed by Bangladesh, but their in-form top-order is capable of testing India's resolve

11-Mar-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Mushfiqur has made amends for Bangalore - Tamim

Mushfiqur has made amends for Bangalore - Tamim

Mushfiqur was the man who was largely blamed for Bangladesh's loss in the World T20 in 2016, but his Colombo blitz has helped him take centre stage for good reasons

11-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Mushfiqur pulls off record Bangladesh chase

Mushfiqur pulls off record Bangladesh chase

Uncowed by their recent history, a blazing Bangladesh top order ran down a target of 215, the wicketkeeper-batsman's audacious 72 off 35 balls building upon terrific work from openers Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal

10-Mar-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Premadasa
Rambukwella arrested on assault and drunk driving charges

Rambukwella arrested on assault and drunk driving charges

This is the Sri Lanka cricketer's second arrest in 18 months, after having been taken into custody following a car accident in Colombo in September 2016

10-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Sri Lanka's revival 'all about smart options'

Sri Lanka's revival 'all about smart options'

Where in the past Sri Lanka sides have sworn that positivity and fearlessness mark their route out of a bad stretch of results, it is smarts that has produced improvements, according to bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake

09-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Bangladesh let down by lack of strike rotation

Bangladesh let down by lack of strike rotation

Mahmudullah has identified the abundance of dot balls in Bangladesh's innings, and the lack of singles and twos, as the reason behind their fifth straight T20 defeat

09-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Premadasa
India look to make up lost ground against depleted Bangladesh

India look to make up lost ground against depleted Bangladesh

After having lost to the hosts in the tournament opener, India face a side that have come into this series a little bruised

07-Mar-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando
Powerplay woes cost India - Dhawan

Powerplay woes cost India - Dhawan

Kusal Perera's 27-run over off Shardul Thakur helped Sri Lanka set the early tempo in their chase

06-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Colombo
Kusal Perera's assault helps Sri Lanka hunt down 175

Kusal Perera's assault helps Sri Lanka hunt down 175

The batsman marked his return from injury with a 22-ball fifty, while Shikhar Dhawan's 49-ball 90 went in vain

06-Mar-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando at Premadasa
Sri Lanka win the World Cup

Sri Lanka win the World Cup

They weren't destined for the trophy in 1996, but they ended up winning it

06-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
Kusal understands himself better now - Hathurusingha

Kusal understands himself better now - Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka's head coach said the batsman's mental state was the biggest contributor to his recent form

05-Mar-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando
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