US EditionSri Lankan Cricketer Dunith Wellalage Faces Personal Tragedy Amid Asia Cup | Sports-Games
Dunith Wellalage left the Asia Cup immediately after his father's sudden heart attack in Colombo, following Sri Lanka's crucial victory advancing them undefeated to the Super Four stage.
- On September 18, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage participated in his team’s Asia Cup contest against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, unaware at the time that his father, Suranga, had passed away that evening.
- Wellalage was informed initially of a medical emergency and then of his father's passing due to a suspected heart attack after the match, causing shock within the Sri Lankan squad.
- During the match, Wellalage bowled four overs conceding 49 runs and taking one wicket, while Sri Lanka chased a 170-run target led by an unbeaten 74 scored by Kusal Mendis to win by six wickets.
- Lasith Malinga expressed his support for Dunith, emphasizing that the nation is united with him and his family during this challenging period, while experienced Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi also shared his sympathies.
- After receiving the news, Wellalage left the team hotel to board the earliest flight to Colombo, putting his participation in the upcoming matches of the Asia Cup, including Sri Lanka’s next game against Bangladesh, into question.
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Sri Lankan Cricketer Dunith Wellalage Faces Personal Tragedy Amid Asia Cup Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage has returned home during the Asia Cup after the sudden death of his father, Suranga Wellalage, who died from a heart attack at 54. Dunith learned the news post-match and took the earliest flight to Colombo.The cricket community, including former Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga and Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi, expressed their cond…
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Abu Dhabi: Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage has returned home from the on-going Asia Cup after his father, Suranga, passed away on Thursday night, the same day when the all-rounder was playing a Group B league match against Afghanistan here. Wellalage learned of his father’s demise only after the match, and he left for Colombo on the earliest available flight. It is unclear whether the 22-year-old will return for the tournament where Sri Lanka are p…
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