Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Wellalage Returns to Sri Lanka Squad After Father's Passing
Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage is rejoining the national team after his father, Suranga Wellalage, passed away.
He learned about his father's heart attack after the match against Afghanistan.
Coach Sanath Jayasuriya offered support, and the team manager accompanied him home.
Wellalage is set to play against Bangladesh in the Super Four match.
Dunith Wellalage is rejoining the Sri Lanka squad after his father's death.
He learned of his father's passing after the match against Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka won the match against Afghanistan.
Wellalage was accompanied by the team manager to be with his family.
He is available to play against Bangladesh on Saturday.
- Who
- Dunith Wellalage, Sanath Jayasuriya
- What
- Dunith Wellalage will rejoin the Sri Lanka squad after his father's death.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- UAE
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
Grief
Match Result
Focus
Grief
Mourning the loss of a father.
Match Result
The team's performance and success in the game.
- Player
- Dunith Wellalage
- Father
- Suranga Wellalage
- Team
- Sri Lanka
- Coach
- Sanath Jayasuriya
- Upcoming Match
- Bangladesh (Super Four)
Sources
Asia Cup 2025: Dunith Wellalage learns of father’s death after Sri Lanka beats Afghanistan; video surfaces
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Sri Lanka Star Informed Of Father's SHOCKING Death Just After Asia Cup 2025 Match Vs Afghanistan - WATCH
Mohammad Nabi Shocked To Hear Passing Away Of Dinuth Wellalage's Father After Hitting Him For 5 Sixes During Asia Cup 2025 Match; Video
Sri Lanka Star Dinuth Wellalage's Father Dies Mid-Match, Video Of Sanath Jayasuriya Revealing Tragic News Goes Viral During Asia Cup 2025 Match vs Afghanistan | WATCH
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Dunith Wellalage’s Father Passes Away During Asia Cup Match
WATCH: Mohammad Nabi SHOCKED At Dunith Wellalage’s Father’s Demise Hours After Hitting Him for 5 Sixes
Mohamed Nabi Shocked by Dunith Wellalage’s Father’s Sudden Death During Asia Cup Match
Jayasuriya Posts Emotional Note For Wellalage: 'Your Father Raised A Son The Whole Nation Is Proud Of....'
Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage learns of father’s death after being hit for five sixes in Asia Cup clash
Final Over, Final Goodbye
Sri Lankan bowler’s father dies mid-match, video shows coach Jayasurya giving him news after game
Asia Cup 2025: ‘I will be there for you like a father—guiding you, standing with you..’ Sanath Jayasuriya’s message to tragedy-struck Dunith Wellalage
Asia Cup: Dunith Wellalage Set To Rejoin Sri Lanka Squad After Father's Death, To Be Available For Super 4s Clash Against Bangladesh
