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Padikkal century puts India 288 for 2 on rain-hit day one in Galle
Devdutt Padikkal made an unbeaten 131 on his return as India closed day one of the first Test at 288 for 2, with KL Rahul retired hurt on 77.
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Gill flags bounce and wind in Galle ahead of India's 600th Test
India's captain says spin dominates in both countries, but Galle's extra bounce and open-ground sea breeze set it apart, on the eve of the first Test.
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Gavaskar warns India not to take Sri Lanka lightly ahead of Test series
The former India captain calls Sri Lanka 'a formidable team' at home, with World Test Championship qualification riding on the two-match series from August 15.
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Palitha Bandara sets sights on Paralympic medal after second Commonwealth silver
Sri Lanka's twice Commonwealth Games silver medallist says a Paralympic medal is the one goal left in his career, targeting the shot put in 2028.
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PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg, with goals from Kvaratskhelia and Doue, retaining the UEFA Super Cup.
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Athapaththu to lead Sri Lanka at Women's T20 Asia Cup in UAE
Sri Lanka Cricket names a 15-member squad for the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, with Harshitha Samarawickrama as vice-captain. The tournament runs from August 28.
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Niroshan Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka's Test squad for India series
The wicketkeeper-batter is the headline inclusion in a 16-member squad named for the first Test against India in Galle from August 15.
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Moratuwa girls' big match ends in row as Yasodhara declines runners-up trophy
Princess of Wales' College won by two runs, but the Yasodhara principal challenged the toss and the final dismissal at the presentation ceremony.
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Kusal Mendis named first president of new Sri Lankan players' association
Kusal Mendis leads new SLPCA — independent voice for Sri Lankan cricketers affiliated globally.
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LPL 2026 final: free admission to C and D stands for tonight's decider
Ada Derana reports free public entry to the C and D stands for the LPL 2026 final between Galle Gallants and Jaffna Kings at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
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Galle Gallants win maiden LPL title with five-wicket win over Jaffna Kings
Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga took three wickets each as Galle Gallants chased down 124 with 25 balls to spare to win their first Lanka Premier League.
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India's Sai Sudharsan ruled out of Test series in Sri Lanka
Sudharsan ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series; Padikkal replaces him for Galle Test.
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Free entry for Sri Lanka–India Test series in Galle and Colombo
Sri Lanka Cricket says spectators will be admitted free to both Tests against India, which begin in Galle on August 15.
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India begin only warm-up before Tests at the NCC, with rain forecast all three days
A Sri Lanka Cricket XI under Sonal Dinusha chose to bat against India in the three-day tour match at the NCC, India's sole outing before the Galle Test.
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Galle Gallants beat Colombo Kaps to set up LPL final rematch with Jaffna Kings
Sam Harper's 77 and Charith Asalanka's 59 carried Galle to a six-wicket Qualifier 2 win at the R. Premadasa Stadium, sending them into the LPL 2026 final.
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World No. 1 Rumesh Tharanga on the road from schoolboy cricket to the javelin summit
World No. 1 javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga describes night drives to Ampara, elephants, and cricket retirement.
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Maliyadeva stun St. Joseph's as eight teams reach U18 Elite Rugby 7s quarter-finals
Ananda, St. Peter's, Isipathana, Trinity, Zahira, Kingswood, Maliyadeva and D.S. Senanayake advanced to the Cup quarter-finals at the Royal Sports Complex.
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Colombo Marathon 2026 set for September 13, organisers target 4,000 runners
Colombo Marathon 2026 launched for September 13, five-category race under 'Steps for Peace and Humanity' theme.
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Rumesh Tharanga becomes Sri Lanka's first world No. 1 in men's javelin
The Commonwealth champion tops the World Athletics men's javelin rankings on 1,354 points, pushing Germany's Julian Weber down to second place.
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Zaheer Khan-backed group buys Jaffna Kings after ownership collapse
Anchor Sports acquires majority stake in LPL franchise Jaffna Kings; Zaheer Khan and international investors join board.
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Several athletes unaccounted for after Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Police Scotland is investigating reports of competitors who did not fly home after the Games, including four Ugandan boxers said to be seeking asylum.
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Court of Appeal sets August 31 for verdict in cricket captains' tax case
Court hearing whether new amendment classifying sports persons as self-employed applies to cricketers.
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Dialog extends cricket awards sponsorship for three years as 42 players honoured
Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025 honours 42 performers; Dialog Axiata extends title sponsorship for three years.
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Jaffna Kings post LPL-record 242 and beat Galle to reach the final
Kamil Mishara's unbeaten 108 off 55 balls carried Jaffna to 242 for 2 — the highest total in Lanka Premier League history — in a 14-run Qualifier 1 win.