Salute to veteran cricketer’s emotion, father died between Asia Cup, still will play full tournament

Asia Cup – Many times players go through a situation on the cricket field, which prove to be very difficult not only for their career but also for their lives. And during the Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup), one such painful moment was also seen with Sri Lankan young all -rounder Dunith Vellalage. Let me tell you, Vellalaga lost his father on the day of the match against Afghanistan.

However, soon after the match, he came to know about this sad news, after which he became emotional on the field. But the biggest thing between this is that despite this warm atmosphere, this player is now going to return to the tournament again and will play Super-4 matches for his team.

Vellalage will return to the field even after his father’s death

During the match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025 (Asia Cup), Dunith Vellalage’s father suddenly suffered a heart attack. In fact, according to reports, when Afghanistan batsman Mohammad Nabi hit five consecutive sixes in one over, his father’s health deteriorated. However, after the match was over, Vellalage came to know about this tragic news and immediately returned to Sri Lanka.

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So at the same time, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has now made it clear that this young player will join the team on Saturday morning. So, this means that Vellalage will be part of the team from the Super-4 match against Bangladesh on 20 September in the Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA Cup). Moreover, after this, he will take to the ground on 23 September against Pakistan and India on 26 September.

Emotion message of Sanath Jayasuriya

Also, this individual tragedy of Vellalage shook the entire Sri Lankan team. Tell me that the coach of the team and former veteran batsman Sanath Jayasuriya gave him a message in emotional words. He wrote, “Dunith, your father himself was a cricketer and he would be proud of his son. His thinking, love for sports and his feelings are alive through you. I am confident that you will be strong even in this difficult time and will increase the pride of your father by giving Sri Lanka many win. Remember that you are not alone, the whole country is with you. ” So, this message proved to be more strengthening the courage of Vellalage and further strengthening.

Vellalage’s career and figures

There is no doubt that 22 -year -old Dunith Vellalage is currently counted among the most talented all -rounders in Sri Lanka.

• According to the records, he has so far taken 7 wickets in 5 T20 Internationals, where his economy rate has been 7.17 runs per over.
• He has played 31 matches in ODI cricket and has taken 39 wickets, including 5 wickets hall twice.
  

These figures prove how many important players are there for Sri Lanka’s team in Vellalage Asia Cup 2025 (ASIA Cup). Because he has diversity in bowling and he can also bat useful in lower order.

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