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In a truly weining event, Sri Lanka All-Rounder Dunith Wellage suffered a major personal loss when his father, Suranga WelllageHe died on Thursday, September 18, due to a heart attack. The tragedy occurred while Dunith was on the pitch, representing his country in a crucial Asia Cup 2025 Group Park against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Without knowing the devastating news, he learned of his father’s disappearance only after Sri Lanka had won a six -wicket victory, a bittersweet victory that has launched a shadow about his participation in the rest of the tournament.
The devastating news was confirmed in the air by the former Sri Lanka cricket and the well -known station Russell ArnoldWho started the game. Arnold, who knew Suranga since his days on school cricket, expressed his condolences, sharing that the news had been passed on to Dunith shortly after the successful persecution of the 170 team.
According to Sri Lanka Media reports, Dunith was informed of his team’s tragedy and coaches in the locker room. A moving video shared by a journalist captured a visibly shaken Dunith who was comforted by a team official, with an arm around his shoulder, emphasizing the immense pain he was experiencing. Since then, the young Cricter has returned home to be with his family, launching the uncertainty for his future participation in the Super Four phase.
At the time of Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya, and team manager, Dunith Wellage informed his father’s disappearance just after the game. Dunith’s father died from a sudden heart attack. He was 54 years old. 🥲
Video credits- Dhanushka pic.twitter.com/P01NFFWLVW– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88Cricklet) September 18, 2025
The news of his father’s disappearance has undoubtedly launched a shadow shadowing the Sri Lanka Asia Cup campaign, even when they advanced to the next stage. While Sri Lanka is scheduled to play crucial Super Four games Bangladesh, Pakistanand India In the coming days, the team will not be one of its key players. The world of cricketing has expanded its deepest sympathy Dunith Wellage And his family as he sails for this incredibly difficult time in the sport.
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Suranga WelllageThe step leaves a gap not only to his family, but also to the cricketing community. Cricket world is crying the tragic Sri Lanka cricket Dunith WellageThe father, Suranga Wellage. Suranga, an old cricketter, died of a heart attack on Thursday night as his son played in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan. The news was passed on to Dunith after the game, which asked him to return home to be with his family. The news has caused a condolence from Cricketing Fraternity, including tributes by Sri Lanka’s legendary Crictermers.
The Fraternity of the Cricket has joined to offer condolences to the cricket of Sri Lanka Dunith Wellage after the tragic step of his father, Suranga Wellage. Here is a list of cricketers who have reacted to the news:
My heart goes to Dunith and his family .. I can imagine -why they are going through. He also wants to ask everyone to give them the privacy they need. We do not need live comments for a highly emotional private moment 🙏
– Mahela Jayawardena (@mahelajay) September 19, 2025
Deeply saddened by the passage of Mr. Suranga Wellage, father of Dunith Wellage. My condolence to the family. Keep -Fort Dunith, the whole nation is with you and your family at this difficult time.
To achieve Nibbana’s supreme happiness.🙏– Lasit according to (@ to long as_ninety9) September 18, 2025
Saddened by the loss of Mr. Suranga Wellage.
Dunith, your father raised a son from whom he is proud of the whole nation. Keep -Strong: We are with you and your blessings will take you forward. pic.twitter.com/jltogby2cm
– Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) September 19, 2025
Sincere condolences to Dunith Wellage and his family for the loss of his beloved father.
Keep your brother strong pic.twitter.com/d6yf2bhlnv– Prophet Mohammad (@Mohammadnabi007) September 18, 2025
It is very sad that we share the passage of Mr. Suranga Wellage, dear father of Sri Lanka Crickan @Wellage01.
My thoughts and sentences are with Dunith and his family for this difficult time.
To achieve Nibbana’s supreme happiness. 🙏
– Dasun Shanka (@Dasunshanaka1) September 19, 2025
Deeply saddened by the passage of Dunith’s father. May your soul rest in peace, thoughts and prayers with you and your family at this moment of penalty 🙏
– Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69mathews) September 19, 2025
Keep your head high @Wellage01 🙏💙
Deeply sad to know about your father’s passage, Suranga Wellage, at the age of 54. An old cricketter.
May the almighty grant him eternal peace and strengthen the family at this difficult time.
– Litton Das (@littonofficial) September 18, 2025
He was not just sad but amazing, to hear the sad disappearance of Dunith’s father. Knowing how hard the late father worked to make his son what he is today, the victory over Afghanistan, no matter how spectacular he can have for me. Yes, Sri Lanka are …
– Roshan Abeysinghe (@roshancricket) September 19, 2025
Deeply saddened by the passage of Dunith Wellage’s father. After having guided him during his days U19, I know the strength his family gave him. Sincere condolences to Dunith and his family. Dunith: Your father will always be proud of you 💔🙏 #RIP
– Farvez Mahroof (@farvezmaharoof) September 18, 2025
You made your father proud, Dunith 💗 pic.twitter.com/ezbjql6r0j
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 19, 2025
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