Ajantha Mendis receives the Man-of-the-Series award from Arjuna Ranatunga © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Ajantha Mendis is feted for his record 26 wickets in a three-Test debut series © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Ajantha Mendis, the Man of the Series, is hugged by his mother © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Mahela Jayawardene and Ajantha Mendis at the post-match press conference © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Malinda Warnapura and Mahela Jayawardene return to the pavilion after Sri Lanka's eight-wicket win © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Mahela Jayawardene receives the series trophy © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Mahela Jayawardene holds the trophy aloft after Sri Lanka's win in the deciding Test © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene reaches his half-century while hitting the winning runs © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Coach Trevor Bayliss congratulates Mahela Jayawardene © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene jumps for joy after winning the series © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene plays a wristy shot on the on side © AFP

Harbhajan Singh's expression sums up the mood for the Indians © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene cuts loose © AFP

Malinda Warnapura gives Sri Lanka the upper hand with his 50 © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene, Parthiv Patel exchange words © AFP

Harbhajan Singh hoping for a decision in his favour © AFP

Indian players unsuccessfully appeal for an lbw against Mahela Jayawardene © AFP

Mahela Jayawardene pushes the ball to the leg side © AFP