Sri Lanka cricketer’s father dies during Afghanistan match, coach Sanath Jayasuriya shares news of passing after Asia Cup game
Asia Cup 2025: Shortly after Sri Lanka chased down a 170-run target against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi to qualify for the Super 4 stage, the 22-year-old Dunith Wellalage was informed of his father's passing by head coach Sanath Jayasuriya on the field
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage learnt of his father's passing after the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan on Thursday night. (PTI/File) Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage suffered a personal tragedy during his team’s Asia Cup 2025 match against Afghanistan, losing his father Suranga Wellalage to a suspected heart attack on Thursday night. He was 54.
Shortly after Sri Lanka chased down a 170-run target in Abu Dhabi to qualify for the Super 4 stage, the 22-year-old Wellalage was informed of his father’s passing by head coach Sanath Jayasuriya and the team manager on the field. Dunith reportedly left for home soon after, with his participation in the remainder of the tournament in doubt.
“Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga, passed away just a while ago. He played a bit of cricket too. You know how big our school cricket scene is. He captained Prince of Wales College when I captained my school, St Peter’s,” former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold said while commentating on Sony Sports Network.
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