Sri Lanka Spinner Dunith Wellalage’s father Suranga Wellalage died of a heart attack on Thursday 18 September. Dunith represented Sri Lanka in their match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi when he was informed of his father’s browsing.
Former cricket and broadcaster Russell Arnold confirmed Air reports after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in her final group stage on Thursday. Sri Lankan’s media also reported that dunnity was about death shortly after Sri Lanka completed her pursuit of 170 late in the evening. A photograph of a team manager who comforted the Dunit with his arm around him was shared by Sri Lankan journalist Damith Weara working.
Arnold remembered that Suranga Wellalage was a respected cricket that the captain of one of the leading school teams Sri Lanka. The former versatile said that Suranga skipped Prince of Wales College at a time when Arnold himself captain of St. Peter.
“Father Dunit Welllage, Suranga, died a while ago. He also played a little cricket. You know how big our school cricket scene is. Captain Prince of Wales College when I am a captain, St Peter’s,” Arnold said.
“It’s quite sad that I hear it. The news was interrupted just a moment ago. And our condolences with the family. The celebrations will be in subdued. The team is a tight place, changing rooms. Hopefully it connects and helps them continue and do well in the Super 4 Stages,” he added. SCREENGRAB ZX
It was a deep emotional moment for the Sri Lanka team, who came immediately after they sealed their place in the Super 4 phase. Sri Lanka overcame Afghanistan and chased 170 at 19 via, with Kusal Mendis scored unbeaten 74 and MEndis contributed with a fast 28.
Dunith admits 5 six in the upcoming
Afghanistan again closed with bat and 18 over 18. By 120, seemingly heading to the overall content.
However, veteran All-Rounder Mohammad Nabi has launched a stunning counterattack. Nabi continued to five to DUNUNE WELLALAGE AND POK Nabi hammered five sixs outside the dune, who eventually admitted 32 runs in the re-most re-mostly Sri Lankan pitch in the T20is after 36 Akil Dananjaya against Kieron Pollard in 2021.
Sri Lanka, defending the Asia Cup T20 Champions, will now face India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the Super 4 phase.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
September 19, 2025
