Bangla Press Desk: Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga Wellalage, died of a heart attack on Thursday.
Dunith was representing Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi when he was informed of his father’s passing.
Former cricketer and broadcaster Russell Arnold confirmed the news on air after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in their final group-stage fixture on Thursday.
Sri Lankan media also reported that Dunith was told of the death shortly after Sri Lanka completed their chase of 170 late in the evening. A photograph of the team manager consoling Dunith, with his arm around him, was shared by Sri Lankan journalist Damith Weerasinghe.
Wellalage learns of father's death after Asia Cup match
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:26 AM
Bangla Press Desk: Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga Wellalage, died of a heart attack on Thursday.
Dunith was representing Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi when he was informed of his father’s passing.
Former cricketer and broadcaster Russell Arnold confirmed the news on air after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in their final group-stage fixture on Thursday.
Sri Lankan media also reported that Dunith was told of the death shortly after Sri Lanka completed their chase of 170 late in the evening. A photograph of the team manager consoling Dunith, with his arm around him, was shared by Sri Lankan journalist Damith Weerasinghe.
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