Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Want to protect Mendis' form, confidence - Labrooy

Graeme Labrooy, Sri Lanka's chief selector, said the panel "didn't want to throw Kusal Mendis to the deep end or take him to India and leave him on the bench"

07-Nov-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Gayle's fear of females, and KP's concern for youngsters

It has been an odd month in cricket

02-Nov-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night

Shoaib Malik scorched his way to a 23-ball fifty, Mohammad Amir scythed through Sri Lanka's chase, and Pakistan gave a raucous home crowd an evening to remember, as they trounced Sri Lanka by 36 runs

29-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

An outsider's inside view of Sri Lankan cricket

The memoirs of a fan who has seen the excellence and the excesses of the country's cricket

29-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

The hidden benefits of Sri Lanka's return to Lahore

The SLC has gone out of its way to ensure the tour goes ahead, and its president Thilanga Sumathipala stands to gain considerable favour

28-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Can Sri Lanka avoid another whitewash?

Sri Lanka have been at the wrong end of 5-0 scorelines twice this year, against South Africa and India. Can they find a way to evade the same fate against Pakistan?

22-Oct-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL players who refuse Lahore leg to miss full T20 series

Chief selector Graeme Labrooy says likely to be clear picture of who is willing to travel to Pakistan by Friday

19-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Must-win for sinking Sri Lanka against soaring Pakistan

Sri Lanka have lost nine ODIs in a row. Pakistan have won eight of their last nine. Is there any way for Sri Lanka to keep the series alive?

17-Oct-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SL carry edge heading into ODIs after Test triumphs

Having suffered a 2-0 defeat in the longest format, Pakistan will look to channel their inner Champions Trophy winners to wrest the momentum from the visitors in the ODI series opener

12-Oct-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Marathon-man Karunaratne buries his first-innings ghosts

The Sri Lanka opener's best knocks have often come in the second innings, when his team is playing catch-up, but the Pakistan series featured a welcome departure from that norm

11-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Assertion sparks Sri Lanka's Chandimal reign

Against Zimbabwe and India, Sri Lanka had not begun to respond to their new leader. But Dinesh Chandimal put a stamp on his outfit with bold leadership against Pakistan

10-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dilruwan's five-for seals memorable series sweep

Asad Shafiq's fighting 112 was not enough as Sri Lanka picked up the last five wickets in the first 90 minutes of the final day

10-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Shafiq, Sarfraz revive Pakistan to set up thrilling fifth day

After being reduced to 52 for 5 in the pursuit of 317, Sarfraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq put on an unbroken 146-run stand to carry Pakistan to within 119 of an improbable victory

09-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka take control after 15-wicket day

Pakistan conceded a 220-run first-innings lead, but bounced back with five wickets late on the third day

08-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka in control after Karunaratne 196

Yasir Shah becomes first spinner to take five-fors in five successive Tests but Pakistan have a mountain to climb in the pink-ball Test

07-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Karunaratne ton helps Sri Lanka build steadily

The opener's seventh Test century and his unbeaten 118-run stand with captain Dinesh Chandimal laid the groundwork for Sri Lanka on the opening day of the pink-ball Test

06-Oct-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Gunathilaka suspended for six matches

This is the reason behind the opening batsman's omission from Sri Lanka's squad for the ODI series against Pakistan in the UAE

05-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga omitted from ODIs against Pakistan due to poor form

The selectors said Malinga was not considered due to his current form and in the context of the team's plans in view of the 2019 World Cup

04-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Calf injury rules Mathews out of Dubai Test

This will be the third full Test series Mathews has missed since October last year, and his unavailability will leave Sri Lanka with decisions on the make-up of their top order

04-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

When Herath tormented Pakistan

Five previous instances when Rangana Herath spun Sri Lanka to victory against Pakistan

02-Oct-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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