Dunitha Wellalage Learns of Father’s Death After Sri Lanka’s Win

In a devastating turn of events, Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage received the news of his father's passing just moments after his team's nail-biting victory against Afghanistan. Suranga Wellalage, the father of the talented 20-year-old spinner, reportedly passed away in Colombo following a heart attack.

The news cast a deep shadow over Sri Lanka's joyous dressing room. While the team celebrated a hard-fought win that secured their place in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup, Dunith was left to process an immense personal loss.

The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions. With Sri Lanka needing a win to qualify, Dunith Wellalage was given the ball in a pressure-cooker situation. Although he was hit for five consecutive sixes by Mohammad Nabi, the team held their nerve and managed to secure a victory by a narrow margin of two runs. The win, which allowed Sri Lanka to advance to the next stage of the tournament, was quickly overshadowed by the tragedy that struck one of their promising young players.

The Sri Lankan cricket community and fans around the world have extended their deepest condolences to Dunith Wellalage and his family during this incredibly difficult time.