11/09
Fernando is a fairly common surname in Sri Lanka 1 in 36 sharing the name (in 2014). Perera is the most prevalent and is another name of Portuguese origins.
So Vishwa isn't the brother of Asitha or any close relation.
10/09
Durham sign Vishwa Fernando, blimy.
09/09
Notts sign:
Asitha Fernando
If he was on your Radar, well done viewer.
“We’ve had some misfortune with injuries and we’re still in the situation of not having our full complement of seamers available. This has meant greater workloads for a smaller number of bowlers, and Asitha can help ease that pressure over the course of our run-in..." Peter Moores on Pravda
Pravda also says: The 26-year-old made his Test debut in January 2021, having first been called up to his country’s red-ball squad in 2016 - the same year he took seven wickets for Sri Lanka A against Pakistan A at Grace Road.
He has since taken 35 Test wickets at an average under 29, whilst amassing a total of 182 First Class wickets at 24.11.
In May 2022, he took his maiden Test five-wicket haul against Bangladesh, finishing with figures of 6/51.
So Peter Moores acknowledges Stone, Ball, Fletcher and the running on near empty Hutton and Paterson might present a problem or two at this rear end of the season.
He doesn't with this signing redress the problem that we haven't been consistently scoring nearly enough runs this season, particularly in the first innings of games.
As for Asitha Fernando, I have no knowledge of the young man and have no opinions, yet. Fingers are crossed.
There was something in the air that night
ReplyDeleteThe stars were bright, Fernando
They were shining there for you and me
For liberty, Fernando
Though I never thought that we could lose
There's no regret
If I had to do the same again
I would, my friend, Fernando
Yes Pravda got there first.
DeleteSorry guys! Pulled up lame lifting bag at Heathrow!
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