Sri Lanka, by the way, are a team that could possibly have made the World Test Championship final, as recently as December. Occasionally, they have had moments of competence, and even inspiration.

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh won the toss on Tuesday and opted to bat in the first cricket test against Sri Lanka, expecting spin to play a major part as the game progresses. The tourists ...

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne plays a shot during the second test cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle , Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. Credit: AP/Lahiru Harshana By The ...

Sri Lanka's team members walk off the field as it rains during the fifth day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Galle has been a fortress for Sri Lanka in the longest format with the island nation registering so many famous victories against top Test nations, but on Sunday not only the fortress was breached ...

After Years of Turmoil, Sri Lanka Is Making a Return — Here's How to Visit. The past few years have not been easy on this South Asian island, but the place — and its people — are on the upswing.