Suranga Wellalage, father of Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage, has passed away at the age of 54 following a sudden heart attack.
The news came on September 18, the same day Dunith played in Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup Group B match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka won the match by six wickets, but Dunith learned of his father’s death only after the game ended.
Dunith left Abu Dhabi early this morning with team manager Mahinda Halangoda to return to Colombo and be with his family. Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya, emotional upon hearing the news, comforted the young all-rounder.
The Sri Lankan team, which had been celebrating their win, was left in shock and silence after the tragic news.
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