Vishwa Fernando joins Warwickshire for County Championship 2025

Sri Lankan left-arm seamer Vishwa Fernando has signed with Warwickshire for the upcoming County Championship season, set to play in Division One matches starting in April. With an impressive record of 79 Test wickets from 27 matches, his addition is seen as a strategic move to enhance Warwickshire's bowling attack. Fernando previously made a strong impression during his stint with Yorkshire, where he took 17 wickets, including a nine-wicket match haul against Derbyshire. Expressing his enthusiasm, Fernando stated his commitment to give his all for the team and praised the talent within Warwickshire's squad. This signing is part of Warwickshire's efforts to strengthen their lineup, which also includes other notable players like Hasan Ali and Tom Latham. First-team coach Mark Robinson emphasized Fernando's proven international experience and ability to provide variation to the bowling attack.