
Dunith Wellalage set to rejoin Sri Lankan team for Asia Cup 2025 after father's funeral
The 22-year-old Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the Lankan team on Saturday morning after leaving his country on Friday night.

The 22-year-old Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the Lankan team on Saturday morning after leaving his country on Friday night.

Mohammad Nabi was left shocked after learning of Dunith Wellalage’s father’s passing following Afghanistan’s Asia Cup 2025 defeat to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage faced heartbreak during the Asia Cup 2025 as his father, Suranga Wellalage, passed away while he was playing against Afghanistan.

Despite a brave fight, Afghanistan were eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025, as the Super Fours fixture has been sorted after the confirmation of qualifications from Group B.
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Sri Lanka dropped Matheesha Pathirana and picked Maheesh Theekshana for the game against Hong Kong. They wanted an extra spinner for the dry Dubai pitch and also gave Pathirana some rest.

Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, China, are ready for the 8th game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lanka started their campaign with a dominating win over Bangladesh. After getting defeated in two matches, Hong Kong is already out of round of four contention.
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