Sri Lanka cricketer Wellalage learns of father's death after win against Afghanistan
Sri Lanka's 22-year-old spinner Dunith Wellalage's father Suranga Wellalage passed away during Sri Lanka's Asia Cup 2025 match against Afghanistan. Sri Lanka team management informed Dunith of his father's demise after Sri Lanka won the match. A video has surfaced on social media showing Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya consoling the young cricketer.