Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

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Sri Lanka's missing octopus

Plays of the day from the second one-day international between South Africa and Sri Lanka

01-Feb-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Miller and du Plessis hundreds set up thumping victory

Faf du Plessis' velvet-smooth 105, and David Miller's mature, unbeaten 117 - replete with finishing fireworks - sent South Africa to an imposing 307 that Sri Lanka would always struggle to chase

01-Feb-2017•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka need top order to stand up

ESPNcricinfo previews the second one-day international between South Africa and Sri Lanka

31-Jan-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC to probe Premier League first-class match

The match in question was a Tier B clash between Panadura Sports Club and Kalutara Physical Culture, held last week

31-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'I was shocked when I first got picked for New Zealand'

Debbie Hockley talks about her 21-year New Zealand career, the joys of club cricket, and winning a World Cup final on the third attempt

24-Jan-2017•Interview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka

Angelo Mathews (personal grounds), Nuwan Pradeep and Danushka Gunathilaka (injury) will be flying back to Sri Lanka ahead of the third T20

23-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Jozi v CPT: let the fur fly

What do Capetonians think about Johannesburg? Our correspondent finds himself listening in on some harsh opinions

18-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Kumara, Lakmal a glimmer amid catalogue of pain

Sri Lanka were beaten by increasingly convincing margins through the series and ESPNcricinfo looks at whether anyone emerged with credit

15-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

My worst defeat as captain - Mathews

Captain Angelo Mathews has defended his move of bowling with the new ball even as Sri Lanka slumped to an innings defeat and a series whitewash

14-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Wanderers

The full fury of the Bullring

South Africa got Sri Lanka where they wanted them and made sure there was no escape

14-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Wanderers

Pradeep turns from subdued substitute to stern headmaster

Nuwan Pradeep may come across as meek more often than not, but he has the ability to make the world take notice with his bowling, the way he showed on the second day

13-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Wanderers

Where's the passion, Sri Lanka?

As another largely fruitless day in the field away from home developed, Sri Lanka needed someone to shake them into life

12-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando at the Wanderers

Bat slow or fast, but concentrate - Mathews

Sri Lanka's batsmen have employed varying approaches to this Test series, none of which have worked. Angelo Mathews prescribed concentration irrespective of the method they choose

11-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Johannesburg

Pacer-friendly Wanderers may pose bigger problems for Sri Lanka

South Africa come into the Newlands Test looking to complete a whitewash in the three-match series while Sri Lanka would be looking to clinch a consolation win in Johannesburg

11-Jan-2017•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka pick uncapped Thikshila de Silva for SA T20Is

Seekkuge Prasanna has been picked in place of Jeffrey Vandersay, while fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has also been omitted

11-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

De Silva sees opportunity in face of adversity

Despite their struggles in South Africa, Dhananjaya de Silva has said Sri Lanka are well placed to challenge the hosts at one of the bounciest venues in the world

10-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Johannesburg

Malinga unavailable for SA T20Is and ODIs

A bout of dengue prior to Christmas has prompted the Sri Lanka fast bowler to limit the intensity of his training, and he will now focus on returning to the side for the T20s against Australia

09-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Johannesburg

SL bowling coach Ramanayake enthused by Kumara's progress

Sri Lanka's bowling coach Champaka Ramanayake is pleased with the way Lahiru Kumar has embellished his natural ability to bowl quickly with control and accuracy

09-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Johannesburg

Going green, the new cricket order

Having seen the advantage Asian teams can use to diminish their strengths when they travel, South Africa are beginning to return the favour with fast-bowler friendly pitches

08-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Lakmal feared for Test future before South Africa success

It has been a horrid two Tests for Sri Lanka, but Suranga Lakmal's performances have provided some relief

06-Jan-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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