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Dunith Wellalage learned of his father Suranga Wellalage’s sudden passing after the match against Afghanistan, consoled by Sanath Jayasuriya and team staff.<\/h2>\n
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Sri Lanka stunned Afghanistan in what was a must-win game for both sides, with Super 4 qualification at stake. However, the victory turned bittersweet for spinner Dunith Wellalage after learning about the demise of his father, Suranga Wellalage.<\/p>\n

The 22-year-old, who was smashed for five sixes in an over by Mohammad Nabi, received the heartbreaking news from coach Sanath Jayasuriya and the team manager after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets.<\/p>\n

A video has gone viral on social media in which Jayasuriya could be seen placing a comforting hand on Wellalage\u2019s shoulder while consoling him.<\/p>\n

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The moment when Sri Lanka\u2019s coach Sanath Jayasuriya and Team manager informed Dunith Wellallage about the demise of his father right after the match. Dunith\u2019s father passed away due to a sudden heart attack. He was 54.\ud83e\udd72video credits- Dhanushka pic.twitter.com\/P01nFFWlVW<\/a>\u2014 Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Moments after Sri Lanka sealed a commanding win over Afghanistan, former all-rounder Russell Arnold shared the heartbreaking news on air, recalling that Suranga was also a well-regarded cricketer who captained Prince of Wales College during the same period Arnold led St Peter\u2019s College.<\/p>\n

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RIP \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4fSri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage\u2019s father, Suranga Wellalage, has sadly passed away following a heart attack. pic.twitter.com\/48LcvHgH5o<\/a>\u2014 Sri Lanka Tweet \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf0 (@SriLankaTweet) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cDunith Wellalage\u2019s father, Suranga, passed away just a while ago. He played a bit of cricket too. You know how big our school cricket scene is. He captained Prince of Wales College when I captained my school, St Peter\u2019s,” Arnold said while commentating on Sony Sports Network.<\/p>\n

\u201cQuite sad to hear that. The news was broken to Dunith just a while ago. And our condolences to the family. The celebrations will be muted. The team is a tight place, the dressing room. Hopefully, this bonds them and helps them go on and do well in the Super 4 stage,” he added.<\/p>\n

Wellalage conceded 49 runs, including five sixes in one over, that helped Afghanistan post 169\/8. However, Sri Lanka chased the target with six wickets and eight balls to spare, thanks to Kusal Mendis\u2019 unbeaten 74. The win secured Sri Lanka\u2019s Super 4s berth, eliminating Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

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