Dilhara Fernando

Happy Birthday Dilhara Fernando! Sri Lankan pacer turns 37

Fernando is known for his unique ability of bowling slower balls by splitting the fingers on the ball when it is released from the hand.

Dilhara Fernando returns to Sri Lanka squad for first time since 2012 for upcoming T20I series vs India

Important names such as Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews will be missing out on the upcoming series.

World Cup 2007: The Fernando Finish

The batsman settled, the bowler was ready. Fernando started his run. The fielders moved in...

Dilhara Fernando misjudges, but manages to pull off a stunner!

Dilhara Fernando misjudges the ball but still manages to pull off a classic catch

Dilhara Fernando: One of Sri Lanka’s fastest bowlers whose career has been marred by injuries

Born on July 19, 1979, Dilhara Fernando was a man of two extremes. He shot to prominence with his bustling raw pace and turned out to be a bowler who developed one of the most deceptive slower deliveries, with a split fingers grip. Prakash Govindasreenivasan takes a look at the Sri Lankan’s journey so far.

Chaminda Vaas takes hat-trick off the first three deliveries in an ODI

On February 14, 2003, Sri Lanka’s ace seamer Chaminda Vaas picked up a hat-trick off the first three balls of a One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh at the 2003 World Cup. He took another wicket to make it four for the first over and ultimately finished with figures of six for 25. Nishad Pai Vaidya revisits that day in Pietermaritzburg.

Nuwan Kulasekara’s class is there for all to see in the ongoing tour of Australia

Nuwan Kulasekara’s contributions had taken a backseat. The unorthodoxy of Ajantha Mendis and the left-arm guile of Rangana Herath were often talked about, but seldom was light shed on Kulasekara’s performances. Now, as he ends the ODI series against Australia as the highest wicket-taker, it’s heartwarming to note that the immense value he adds to the Sri Lankan side is finally being realised.

Isuru Udana set to make ODI debut against India

Left-arm pacer Isuru Udana, who is is yet a make his debut in one-dayers, has been included in Sri Lanka's 15-member squad for the five ODIs against India which gets underway from Saturday.

Sri Lanka-Pakistan second day’s play washed out

Bad weather washed out the entire second day's play in the third and final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Monday.

Adnan Akmal doubtful after fracturing finger

By CricketCountry Staff

Wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal is unlikely to play the remaining third and final Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan after he injured his left ring finger on at Pallekele.