The family of Sri Lanka cricket team’s young player Dunith Vellage has a big grief tour. One of the toughest moments of his life came when the Asia Cup was given the sad news after winning a crucial match against Afghanistan in 2025 that his father Suranga Vellalege died of a heart attack.
In this sad hour, the cricket world was united for Dunith Vellage. Many veteran cricketers and fans of Sri Lanka expressed their condolences on social media. He wrote that no son should bear the pain that he is playing on the field and suddenly the father gets the news of losing.
According to sources, Sri Lanka team manager and former veteran batsman Sanat Jayasuriya gave this sad news to Dunith Vellage after the match. After which the world was completely broken. The team’s fellow players tried to handle him in this difficult time and gave emotional support.
Only 21 -year -old Dunith Vellalege is considered the emerging star of Sri Lanka cricket. The father of this player, who has made his mark in international cricket at such a young age, was always his biggest supporter. The father’s ancient Mutu has shocked not only the Vallage family but the entire Sri Lankan cricket world.
The moment when Sri Lanka’s coach Sanath Jayasuriya and Team manager informed Dunith Wellallage about the demise of his father right after the match. Dunith’s father passed away due to a sudden heart attack. He was 54.🥲
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