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Last Updated:<\/span>September 19, 2025, 12:28 IST<\/time><\/p>\nMohammad Nabi sympathised with the Dunith Wellalage as the young Lankan spinner his father aged 54 on Thursday, September 18.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nMohammad Nabi shocked to hear about Dunnith Wellalage’s demise<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nAfghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was stunned after learning about the demise of Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage\u2019s father. Not long after he hammered the young left-arm spinner five sixes in the Asia Cup 2025 encounter on Friday, the Afghanistan stalwart sympathised with the 22-year-old in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\nFollowing Sri Lanka\u2019s six-wicket triumph, coach Sanath Jayasuriya and a team manager informed Wellalage about the untimely demise of his father, Suranga Wellalage, on Thursday, September 18. The incident was captured by on-ground journalists in a video, where Jayasuriya and other members of the Sri Lankan contingent were seen consoling the heartbroken, promising talent.<\/p>\n\n\nThe 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>\nLater on, a group of journalists informed Nabi about Wellalage\u2019s situation. Just as the Afghan legend was boarding the team bus back to the hotel, he stood shocked when one of the reporters told him about the youngster\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n\n\nThe moment reporters told Mohammad Nabi about passing away of Dinuth Wellalage Father due to heart attack.Reporter told him that it happened during mid break of the match & sri lankan team told wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com\/OQT30OqvSE<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was stunned after learning about the demise of Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage\u2019s father. Not long after he hammered the young left-arm spinner five sixes in the Asia Cup 2025 encounter on Friday, the Afghanistan stalwart sympathised with the 22-year-old in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n
Following Sri Lanka\u2019s six-wicket triumph, coach Sanath Jayasuriya and a team manager informed Wellalage about the untimely demise of his father, Suranga Wellalage, on Thursday, September 18. The incident was captured by on-ground journalists in a video, where Jayasuriya and other members of the Sri Lankan contingent were seen consoling the heartbroken, promising talent.<\/p>\n
\nThe 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>\nLater on, a group of journalists informed Nabi about Wellalage\u2019s situation. Just as the Afghan legend was boarding the team bus back to the hotel, he stood shocked when one of the reporters told him about the youngster\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n\n\nThe moment reporters told Mohammad Nabi about passing away of Dinuth Wellalage Father due to heart attack.Reporter told him that it happened during mid break of the match & sri lankan team told wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com\/OQT30OqvSE<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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>\nLater on, a group of journalists informed Nabi about Wellalage\u2019s situation. Just as the Afghan legend was boarding the team bus back to the hotel, he stood shocked when one of the reporters told him about the youngster\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n\n\nThe moment reporters told Mohammad Nabi about passing away of Dinuth Wellalage Father due to heart attack.Reporter told him that it happened during mid break of the match & sri lankan team told wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com\/OQT30OqvSE<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Later on, a group of journalists informed Nabi about Wellalage\u2019s situation. Just as the Afghan legend was boarding the team bus back to the hotel, he stood shocked when one of the reporters told him about the youngster\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n
\nThe moment reporters told Mohammad Nabi about passing away of Dinuth Wellalage Father due to heart attack.Reporter told him that it happened during mid break of the match & sri lankan team told wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com\/OQT30OqvSE<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The moment reporters told Mohammad Nabi about passing away of Dinuth Wellalage Father due to heart attack.Reporter told him that it happened during mid break of the match & sri lankan team told wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com\/OQT30OqvSE<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAfter the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\nUnder pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n(With Agency Inputs)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 19, 2025, 12:22 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> Nabi Shocked After Learning About Wellalage\u2019s Father\u2019s Death, Reaction Goes Viral: Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After the brief exchange, Nabi quietly walked off with a member of Afghanistan\u2019s coaching staff. The veteran appeared genuinely sympathetic towards his young Sri Lankan counterpart, who endured a nightmarish outing. In what will be remembered as the first major setback of his budding international career, Wellalage was taken apart in the final over by Nabi, who smashed him for five towering sixes.<\/p>\n
Under pressure, the left-arm spinner lost his rhythm, conceding 6, 6, 6, no-ball, 6, and 6 off the first five legal deliveries. He narrowly avoided the rare humiliation of six sixes in an over by firing in a wide yorker, which Nabi could only drive to deep third before being run out attempting a second run. Despite the costly last over, Sri Lanka successfully chased Afghanistan\u2019s 169\/8 and sealed their place in the Super 4s from Group B, alongside Bangladesh.<\/p>\n
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