Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has returned to national duty despite the demise of father on Thursday, Wellalage was in action against Afghanistan when his father passed away in Sri Lanka. The young all-rounder flew to Sri Lanka after the Asia Cup 2025 game, but will return ahead of the SL vs BAN game on Saturday.
Dunith Wellalage rejoins squad ahead of SL vs BAN clash
Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday confirmed that Dunith Wellalage will be available for selection for the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh game on Friday. Wellalage had flown to Sri Lanka to pay his respects following his father’s death. While it is a testing time for the young all-rounder, he chose to put his country first and returned to the UAE to join up with the SL squad.
“Dunith Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team tomorrow morning. He will travel to the UAE tonight accompanied by Team Manager Mahinda Halangode. Sri Lanka will begin its Super Four stage campaign of the ongoing tournament tomorrow against Bangladesh in the UAE. Wellalage will be available for selection for the game,” said SLC in a statement.
The 22-year-old was in action against Afghanistan, when his father Suranga Wellalage died. Dunith only heard of the news after the game, and soon left for home. He was accompanied on his journey by team manager Mahinda Halangode. The left-arm spinner finished with figures of 1/49 in his four overs, including the 32-run final over. It was only his 5th T20I, and his first game of Asia Cup 2025.
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