The Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Vellage received through the Asia Cup 2025 through the most difficult phase of his life. During the match against Afghanistan, the young spinner’s father went back to his country. However, the young boy became strong back, as he returned to continue for Lanka in the Super -4 stage game.
Players representing their nation on the largest international platform are no less than soldiers who were struggling on borders, and Lankan cricketer Dunith is an ideal example of the statement. The dedication and determination shown by the young spinner has increased his honor as a cricketer.
Sri Lanka is through the Super -4 stage with Group B win over Afghanistan and currently in its first Super -4 game against Bangladesh.
Dunith Veller fights the biggest crisis amid Asia Cup campaign
A few days ago, playing the match against Afghanistan, Dunith Vellage’s father died after suffering a sudden heart attack. Just after the match was completed, the 21 -year -old young man went back to his home.
Dunith’s father, Suranga Vellage, was a respected cricketer in Sri Lanka, as he captained one of the major school teams in Sri Lanka. The former player left the Prince of Wales College at a time when great Sri Lankan cricketers like Russell Arnold captained other college teams.
Star flew to attend the funeral of his deceased father and also received support from Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuria. The funeral was performed a day earlier, yesterday, 19 September.
Teams and fans respect Vellage’s father with one minute silence
Despite facing one of the greatest tragedies of his life, the Lankan boy, who is just 21 years old, gathered courage and showed immense patience to fly back to the UAE to act in the Asia Cup 2025 Super -4 matches for Sri Lanka.
A turbulent 48 hours in the life of a growing cricketer, but he took over it with great creation and therefore received praise for his determination. Vellage’s commitment to his national side also praised him with former Sri Lankan cricketer Russell Arnold.
A minute’s silence was also seen before the start of the match in honor of the late Suranga Vellage, as all the players and fans of both teams paid their tribute to the cricketer’s father. In addition, the players were donating black armband.
Sri Lanka team tribute
Sri Lankan players are wearing black armbands during today’s game in honor of the late father of Dunith Veller.
One minute silence was seen as a mark of honor before the national anthem.#Srilankacrick #Asiacup2025 pic.twitter.com/IMYLOG2GCZ
– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) September 20, 2025
A minute’s silence was seen in the stadium for his father, when on Thursday it was sad that Dunith Velse became emotional.#Dubai #Cricket #Dunithwellalalage #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/bruybwwqqmo
– SportsKeda (@Sportskeeda) September 20, 2025
Sri Lanka batted for the first time in opening a super -4 competition
Sri Lanka is taking Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 13th match of Asia Cup 2025. Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and opted for the field against the former champion.
The first was sent to bat, Lankai initially struggled, which scored a very slow run. In 14 overs, Sri Lankan people could not even go with a score of hundred. However, the former captain, Dasun Shanaka, came with Charitha Asanka, Charitha Asanka.
Both scored at a quick rate. The cone, as the set batsman, continued to move rapidly, while the skipper was in full support of his experienced campaigner. In a short time, Dasun Shanaka approached his fifty, and Sri Lanka fell beyond 150 within just 18 overs of the game.
The pair scored 50+ runs in four overs and continued the attack until Litton Das knocked on the Lanka captain to dismiss the Lanka captain, which was well less than his crease. At the time of writing, Lankan was 154/5 with 11 balls.
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