Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Autopsy of Sri Lanka's humiliating defeat

After their first ever home-series loss to Zimbabwe, the signs that Sri Lanka's cricket is in trouble are becoming impossible to ignore

11-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Fielding separates teams; our fielding was brilliant - Cremer

Zimbabwe's captain singled out Tarisai Musakanda's diving catch at point to dismiss Akila Dhananjaya as the turning point of the 5th ODI

10-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

One of the lowest points in my career - Mathews

Following the 2-3 defeat to Zimbabwe in the home ODI series, the Sri Lanka captain also suggested he will consider stepping down from the captaincy

10-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Raza stars in historic series win

Zimbabwe bowled with venom, fielded with pep and batted with intelligence to win the deciding fifth ODI in Hambantota and stun Sri Lanka 3-2 for their first away series win since 2009

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

Zimbabwe hold the aces in series decider

With the series drawn level at 2-2, Zimbabwe will look to exploit Sri Lanka's bowling woes, while the hosts will rely on their in-form top order to clinch the series

09-Jul-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews unsure about captaining in 2019 World Cup

A second ODI loss to Zimbabwe in the ongoing series, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews conceded, has put his captaincy under significant pressure, and he hinted that he is unsure if he will lead the side in the next World Cup

09-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Zimbabwe need bowling revival to keep series alive

Zimbabwe must now win both remaining matches, if they are to avoid a series defeat, but a newly inspired Sri Lanka top order stands in their way

07-Jul-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Gunathilaka, Dickwella thrash Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's openers put on 229 and hit their maiden ODI hundreds in the same match as they hacked down a 300+ target more than two overs to spare

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

Pitch, crosswind challenges for teams in Hambantota

With ODI cricket returning to Hambantota for the first time since 2015, the nature of the pitch for the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe remains a mystery

05-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka selectors given six-month extension

The extension means that by the end of 2017, Sanath Jayasuriya will have served as chief selector for more than three-and-a-half of the previous five years.

04-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Hambantota authorities ensure safe distance between elephants and fans

With the stadium set to host its first international match in two years, the cricketing action is the least of the authorities' worries

04-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Cremer rues absence of back-up plan against spin

The Zimbabwe captain was disappointed after a seven wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, saying his batsmen did not adjust to the change in the pitch on Sunday and play more straight-bat shots

02-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Hasaranga hat-trick, Sandakan four; Zimbabwe 155

A new-look Sri Lanka spin attack hit the ground running to dismiss Zimbabwe for 155 and set up a seven-wicket win in the second ODI in Galle

02-Jul-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dickwella fined for attempted Mire stumping

Niroshan Dickwella has been fined 30% of his match fee, and handed two demerit points, for a stumping attempt that was deemed to be "contrary to the spirit of the game" by match officials

01-Jul-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka seek way out of the abyss

Sri Lanka need to tighten their fielding and take wickets in the middle overs if they are to bounce back from a deflating loss in the first ODI

01-Jul-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews blames sloppy fielding for another defeat

Three catches were dropped during the innings - two of them off top-scorer Solomon Mire - as Sri Lanka failed to defend a target of 317

30-Jun-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mire's maiden ton scripts record chase

Solomon Mire's belligerent 112 and half-centuries from Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe run down Sri Lanka's 316 and register the highest successful chase by any team in the country

30-Jun-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Whole lotta coaches goin' out

June is the month for the men in charge of cricket teams to throw the towel in

29-Jun-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Depleted Sri Lanka offer Zimbabwe a glimmer

While the result of a Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe match would be predictable in normal circumstances, the first ODI may give Zimbabwe a chance to break their drought in Sri Lanka

29-Jun-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Ford steps down as Sri Lanka coach

Graham Ford has stepped down as Sri Lanka coach, ending his second tenure with the side after 15 months

24-Jun-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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