Dunith Vellalage took a big decision (photo-PTI)
Dunith wellage: Sri Lankan all -rounder Dunith Vellalage lost his father on the day of the match against Afghanistan. After the match, he received the news of his father’s death, after which he became emotional on the field. After this accident, Dunith Vellalage returned to Sri Lanka. However, now the news is coming that this player is going to return to the Asia Cup again. Dunith Vellalage will come to play in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lanka cricket gave this information. SLC said, ‘Vellalaga, who returned to Sri Lanka to pay tribute to his late father, will join the team on Saturday morning.’ Sri Lanka has to face Bangladesh on 20 September in Super 4 matches, after which he will clash with Pakistan and then India on 23 and 26 September.
Dunith Vellalage’s father gets a heart attack
Dunith Vellalage’s father had a heart attack during the Sri Lanka and Afghanistan match on Thursday night. There were reports that after seeing the poor performance of Dunith Vellalage, he suffered this heart attack. Afghanistan batsman Mohammad Nabi gave five consecutive sixes in an over of Dunith Vellalage. When this all -rounder got this sad news, the coach of the team Sanath Jayasuriya also became very emotional. He also wrote a passionate message for this cricketer.
Sanath Jayasuriya wrote- ‘Dunith Vellalage Your father himself was a cricketer and he will be really proud of his son. His thoughts towards the game and his feelings are alive through you. I know how strong you are and I have no doubt that you will increase their pride by winning many matches to Sri Lanka. In this difficult time, please remember that you are not alone. I will be with you like a father. I will guide you and stand with you, I will support you at every step. Every person who loves the whole country and this game is with you.
Dunith Vellalage is amazing cricketer
Dunith Vellalage is one of the best players in Sri Lanka in the current era. The 22 -year -old player has taken 7 wickets in 5 T20s. His economy rate is just 7.17 runs per over. In ODIs, Dunith has taken 39 wickets in 31 matches, including two five wickets halls.