Andrew Fidel Fernando

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

The transformed ways of Sri Lankan cricket

In six weeks, Angelo Mathews has modified the way he uses DRS; and in two weeks the Sri Lankan attack doesn't need the seamers it relied on. Where's the logic?

06-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka's spinners become the <i>Goodfellas</i>

Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera and Lakshan Sandakan may look innocuous, but they have led unsuspecting Australia into a dark alley, drawn shivs, and merrily stabbed away

05-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Sri Lanka's adrenaline surges, again

Kusal Mendis' landmark Pallekele innings and some quality spin bowling have given Sri Lanka a shot in the arm, and the restored confidence was evident in Angelo Mathews' enterprise in Galle

04-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Silken Aravinda, stoic Arjuna, and magical Mahela

With Sri Lanka set to begin their 250th Test in Galle, we look back at ten of their most gripping matches

04-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bowling injuries leave Sri Lanka vulnerable

With yet another seam bowler sustaining yet another hamstring injury, the elation following Sri Lanka's victory in Pallekele has become mild trepidation ahead of the second Test in Galle

03-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Nuwan Pradeep in doubt for Galle Test

Seam bowler Nuwan Pradeep has become the latest Sri Lanka bowler to sustain an injury, putting him in serious doubt for the Galle Test match

02-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Best thing was to win for the fans' - Mathews

Reflecting on what had been a bleak year, Angelo Mathews thanked Sri Lankan fans for their support, following his team's first Test victory since October

30-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Sri Lanka's old commune with the new

In this win for Sri Lanka, the old communed with the new, the aged found refreshment, and the young reached back to what has come before

30-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Mendis has shown 'wonderful maturity' - Ford

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford described Kusal Mendis' 176 as "one of the best" he's seen, and said the batsman's temperament had impressed him as well

29-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

'Not going to be a day-five pitch' - Law

With Australia heading into the final day of the Pallekele Test needing 185 runs, and Sri Lanka requiring seven wickets, Australia's batting coach Stuart Law believes the dry, hard surface could aid his batsmen

29-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Nic Pothas named Sri Lanka fielding coach

Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Nic Pothas has been appointed Sri Lanka's fielding coach, and will begin the role on August 8, a board release said

29-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mendis' triumph over improbability

On a crucial day, Kusal Mendis used his immaculate technique to find success where his team-mates failed, and it gave Sri Lanka some reason to celebrate after a recent bleak period

28-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sandakan steps out of the shadows

On the second day in Pallekele, debutant Lakshan Sandakan shook off the nerves and displayed some of the magic of his rare craft

27-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Australian supporter jailed for indecent exposure

An Australia supporter has been jailed for seven days for indecent exposure, and fined 3000 rupees (approx. USD $21) for intoxication, after he streaked naked at Pallekele Stadium on Tuesday evening

27-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC is letting down Sri Lankan cricket

The national team's shortcomings pale in comparison with the gaping flaws in the body entrusted with administering cricket in Sri Lanka

26-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Murali and SLC involved in war of words

SLC and Muttiah Muralitharan have traded caustic verbal blows following an altercation between Murali and the Sri Lanka team manager over Murali's consulting role with the Australia side

25-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mathews frustrated with depleted bowling stocks

On the eve of a series which Angelo Mathews embarks upon without his two best seam bowlers of the past 18 months, Sri Lanka's captain has called on the coaching system to raise its game

25-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Herath versus the mighty Australians?

Sri Lanka's lead spinner must feel like a bus driver in charge of a spluttering vehicle as the hosts strive to challenge a strong Australian side

24-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC targets better facilities and increased ticket sales for Tests

Sri Lanka Cricket has outlined an ambitious plan to increase the number of match-day tickets sold to 100,000 per Test series, over the next four years

21-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Siriwardana left out of Sri Lanka squad for first Test

Fast bowlers Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando, and left-arm wristspinner Lakshan Sandakan have been flown in from Sri Lanka A's tour of England to the national squad for the first Test against Australia

21-Jul-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

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