Sri Lankan Cricketer Dunith Wellalage Faces Personal Tragedy Amid Asia Cup
Sri Lanka's cricketer Dunith Wellalage flew back home due to his father's sudden demise amid the Asia Cup. Suranga Wellalage succumbed to a heart attack aged 54. Support poured in from cricketing peers, including former captain Lasith Malinga. Whether Dunith will return to continue in the tournament remains uncertain.
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 condolences online, offering support to the young player during this challenging time.
Sri Lanka's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya also paid tribute to Dunith's father and assured the young cricketer that the team and nation stand by him. It remains unclear if Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the tournament.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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