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Updated 2026-05-06 03:01

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Asia Cup 2025: 'I will be there for you like a father—guiding ...

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage lost his father Suranga Wellalage due to a suspected heart attack at the age of 54 on Thursday. Sri lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya and team manager had told the cricketer about the loss post Sri Lanka's win over Afghanistan

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage returns home after ...

Dunith Wellalage, the Sri Lankan cricketer, has left the Asia Cup. This follows the death of his father, Suranga. He played against Afghanistan before learning the news. Wellalage has returned to Colombo. His participation in future matches is uncertain. Lasith Malinga and Mohammad Nabi have offered their condolences. Sri Lanka won their match against Afghanistan. Kusal Mendis scored 74 runs.

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Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage's father dies during ...

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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Sri Lanka Cricketer Dunith Wellalage's Father Suranga ... - LatestLY

Soon after the conclusion of the match, the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team all-rounder left for home. This casts doubts over his further participation in the tournament, with SL set to play Bangladesh on September 20, Pakistan on September 23, and against India on September 26. The SL vs AFG fixture was his fifth T20I and first in the tournament. Sri Lanka Cricketer Dunith Wellalage’s Father Suranga Wellalage Dies on Day of SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2025 Clash.

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Dunith Wellalage Available for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ...

Wellalage learnt of his father's demise following the match, which Sri Lanka won by six wickets over Afghanistan, advancing to the Super Four stage undefeated. Soon after the conclusion of the game, he left for home. He endured a torrid run with the ball, picking up 1/49 in four overs and conceding five sixes by Mohammed Nabi and 32 runs in total during his final over. Dunith Wellalage Available for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Clash After Father’s Death.

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