The 25-year-old made 420 runs at 140 against India in his fourth and fifth Tests, and became only the third batter ever to score twin centuries following on.
Araliya Group chairman promises world-class javelins each year until an Olympic gold, days after Tharanga's competition set was destroyed in transit.
Sri Lanka Cricket has named its squad for the Asian Games women's T20 tournament. The team meets Malaysia in the third quarter-final on September 18.
Kenya beat London and Rome to the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the continent will stage the event. Munich takes 2031.
Rumesh Tharanga's five competition javelins damaged in transit from Budapest. Ministry to seek airline compensation.
The mother of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup final hero has died. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.
India left the Dubai presentation without the trophy they had just won. Sri Lanka's captain took the runners-up award from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi.
Liyanagedara takes 3 golds at 60kg, Dissanayake 3 bronzes at 65kg at World University Championship. Sri Lanka's first medals in event.
The German top seed won 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 in New York, denying Ben Shelton the first American men's major since 2003.
Sri Lanka's most successful fast bowler is reported to be joining Delhi Capitals as bowling coach, replacing Munaf Patel in an IPL overhaul.
Colombo Marathon 2026 drew 5,000 runners from 25 countries at Galle Face with Rs. 12.8m prize fund.
The world No. 1 saved his best for the final round to take the World Athletics Ultimate Championship title — his 12th win in 13 competitions this season.
Elena Rybakina won 6-4 5-7 6-2 at Flushing Meadows for her third Grand Slam title, replacing Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the rankings.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 chasing 184 in Dubai, losing the trophy they won in 2024. Shree Charani took four wickets.
Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari rescued Sri Lanka from 33 for four in Dubai, setting up a title defence against India on Sunday.
Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal are said to be under consideration to replace Dhananjaya de Silva for November's two Tests in Pakistan.
The team departs Sunday for Nagoya and will contest 25 sports. Eighteen Air Force athletes are in the squad, and a pentathlete carries the flag.
Jaswar Umar says hosting the inaugural FIFA Series at the Racecourse Ground in 2024 put Sri Lanka on the global football map, in a message carried by FIFA.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed a full schedule opening with three T20Is in Rawalpindi, an ODI tri-series with England, and Tests in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Messi to become majority shareholder of Spanish club Eldense, his second Spanish investment.
The club says its removal from the premier tier breaches the cricket governing body's constitution — days after it won a premier tier title.
Sri Lanka Rugby has appointed the former international to lead the sevens side, with the Asian Games named as the primary objective.
England appoints former captain Pietersen as specialist white-ball mentor under McCullum — role begins ahead of Champions Trophy.
Sankha Athukorale and Bianca Acquistapace each took two Pro titles at the Grand Finale Weekend, held at Padel House, CR & FC. A third player also doubled up.